She was a retired Correctional Officer and a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Bristol.
Blanche is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law: Allan and Keema Belcher of Greeneville, Wayne and Michele Belcher of Ocala, Florida and Anthony and Tami Vanfossen of Bristol; two daughters and one son-in-law: Darlene Bloomer and John Bays of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Connie Johns of Bristol, Virginia; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and one brother: Bill Fortney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of the late Theodore Fortney Sr. and Eleanor Buchman Fortney.
There will be no formal services or visitation.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.
Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home
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