Blanca was born in Manhattan, New York to the late Victor Acosta and Estela Acosta (Rabainne). She relocated to Lake Worth, Florida before residing in California from 1970-2000. From 2000-2016, Blanca was a resident of Amelia Island, Florida. In 2016, she settled on The Treasure Coast , where she called home until her passing. Blanca was a graduate from Katherine Gibbs College and spent many years working as an executive secretary. She was active as a Jaycee wife, along with her volunteer efforts with El Camino Hospital, in California and Tradition Medical Center, in Port St. Lucie. In her spare time, Blanca enjoyed playing Bingo and travelling. Blanca and her husband, John went on 37 cruises. Blanca was a loving mother to her daughter, Karen and doting grandmother. Blanca cherished the time spent with her family and friends and adored her daughter and grandchildren.
Blanca is survived by her husband, John Tatum; daughter, Karen Farrell (Mike); grandchildren, Ryan Farrell (Melissa), Kelly Balentine (Josh), and Sarah Farrell; along with numerous cousins.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled in Blanca’s honor on Friday March 15, 2019 at 11 am at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Inurnment will follow at Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Memorial Contributions may be made to www.stjude.org; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
An online guestbook is available at www.aycocktradition.com
