Betty Carmen Blackledge

Carmen Blackledge age 89 of Selah WA. Peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 8th 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Carmen was born in Elsie Nebraska July 27th 1934 to Virgil Mc Coy and Edith (Justice) Mc Coy.

Her family moved to Selah WA. In 1944, Carmen married the love of life Orvil Blackledge September 25th 1949 in Selah WA. Where they raised five children. She worked many years for Ross packing company in Selah. They moved to Longview WA, after Dad got a job in the plywood mill, eventually moving back to Selah WA. Then working at Larson Fruit until early retirement.

Mom loved music and dancing. They enjoyed square dancing in Moxee for many years. Mom rarely missed the opportunity to dance at the Harmon Center then the Selah Civic Center where she made many friends. She always was ready to challenge herself and learn something new. As late as last week she was teaching herself to play the violin. Mom used to read a lot until she got a tablet then Facebook and enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends. Her most proud accomplishment was raising her five children. Carmen was a very soft spoken gentle loving mother and we will miss her very much. We are thankful and proud of all the family support over the last 2 years of moms failing health.

After traveling for a while Dad and Mom began managing mobile home parks until their early 80’s the last was Broadmore Mobile Park in Yakima WA. Dad and Mom enjoyed traveling to Arizona in the winter and the Oregon Coast whenever they could in their motorhome.

Surviving family include Daughters: Terrie (Dennis) Naylor of Gleed WA., Cheryl (Jay) Harris of Selah WA., Jannell (Ken) Schiffelbein of Selah WA. Sons: Dale Blackledge of Selah WA. Scott (Peggy ) Blackledge of Selah WA. 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren. And her beloved dogs Gemini, Misty and Chloe. They will be rehomed with family.

Carmen is preceded in death by her Loving husband Orvil of 67 years. Her parents Virgil and Edith McCoy two sisters: Dehlia Mc Coy and Jean Cavins: Two brothers Robert Mc Coy and Dennis Mc Coy, grandson Jeff Sherman, great great-grand daughter Athena Rose Patrick and great-great grandson Jorden Candanoza and Daughter in law Shirley Blackledge.

The family would like to thank Multicare hospice Staff for the great care Howards Medical Supply for their quick and friendly service. Also Pastor Clines many home visits. Mom appreciated everyone’s kindness and compassion.

Visitation will be Monday July 15th, 2024 4-8 PM at Longevin Funeral Home celebration of Life will be July 16th 2024 at 10 AM also at funeral home. Concluding services will follow at West Hills Memorial Park. Reception at Selah Bible Baptist Church on Tibbling Rd Selah WA.