Blanche was born Lumberton, Mississippi on February 8, 1927 to Margaret Louisa Young and Carl Pontus Olson. She was a homemaker and a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Winstead; son, Carl Wesley Winstead; and daughter, Margaret Elain Crimm. She is survived by children, Cheryl Lynn Copponex, Duane Winstead, Suzette Putnam, Charles Myrick Winstead, and Donna Renea Bullinger, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 at Lakewood Memorial Park South on McCluer Road in Jackson, MS at 10:00 am. Officiating the service is Thad Brumfield and Irvin Cronin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.