Denise M Blanton

She was born in Cumberland County, NC on January 21, 1971, to Winston H. Mackey and the late Martha Parker Mackey.

Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia “Cindy” Champagne.

Denise worked in the legal field for several years before graduating with honors in 1999 from Fayetteville Technical Community College with an Associate’s Degree. She left the legal field to work for The Venue Salon & Gift Shop in 2022.

Denise enjoyed antique shopping, gardening, taking care of her hummingbirds, and going to the beach and mountains. She was fun, outgoing, and loved her family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Jack Blanton, Jr.; her father, Winston H. Mackey (Maggie); her father and mother in law, Jack and Carolyn Blanton; her brother in law, Todd Champagne (Teresa); her nephews, Christopher Champagne (Bethany), Samuel Coil, Jr.; her great nephew, Calvin Champagne; her sister in law, Gail Spivey (James); her niece, Kasey Jimmerson (Noah); her two great nieces, Makenzie Jimmerson and Jocelyn Jimmerson; her best friend, Ann Champagne; her family at David and Company (David, Sean, Lili, Kaitlyn, and Carly); and many special friends and extended family.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, August 02, 2025, at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376.

A service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor John Murphy officiating.

Burial will be held in the Raeford City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CJDFoundation.org

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.