Ella Ruth Blanton

BLANTON, Ella Ruth, 90, of Richmond, died May 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Blanton; and three brothers, Richard Louis Rose, Hiriam Grant “H.G.” Rose and Jack Rose, Jr. Survivors include four sons, Robert Douglas Blanton, Jr. and wife Annette, Thomas B. Blanton, Sr. and wife Jane, Ronald Rose Blanton and wife Frances, and Richard G. Blanton and wife Barbara; eight grandchildren, Mary Lydia Lyon, R. Carr Trevillian, G. Grahame Trevillian, Kathryn Trevillian, Todd Schwartz, Paige Schwartz, Thomas Blanton and Amy Kernan; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Bruce Rose; and other extended family members. She was active and outgoing and loved people. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 65 years. She married Robert Blanton, for whom she worked and they were married at Trinity in 1948. After all of her children were in school, she worked part time for WLEE radio, where she was the continuity director. Ella was then offered a job with the U.S. Animal Health Association and after two years, was promoted to Executive Director and continued there for 22 years. She loved music and was an avid bridge player. During her lifetime, Ella was a compassionate caretaker Her remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Trinity United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.