Alma Kister Blancher passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was 91 years old. She was a native of New Orleans and moved to Picayune, MS in 1994, and then to Mandeville for the last 4 years. Alma was the daughter of the late Marie and Charles Kister and sister to the late Charles Jr. Alma was married to Robert J. Blancher for over 62 years and was the proud mother of Virginia Tellez, Robert Jr. and Scott. Mother-in-law of Sherry Blancher. She was the grandmother to Robert III, Brandon, Lindsey and Gerald. Great grandmother to Cameron and Cole. She was the sister-in-law to Verlyn and August Barbier, Edmon and Shirley Blancher and the late Oscar, Tenie, Alton and Allene Blancher. She graduated from Kohn High School in 1947. Her nickname was Casino Queen.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Gathering at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Graveside Service to follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
