Lakie Doris Blanchard, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Chesapeake Saturday, November 5, 2011. Born October 1, 1934 in Fries, VA, she was the daughter of the late Dolphus and Nena Moss.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Sidney Blanchard; three sons, William Blanchard, Randy C. Spencer, and Anthony Blanchard; two daughters, Rhonda R. Adams and Judith L. Davis; brother, Muncie Moss; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Riccio, Sara Davis, Zachary and Ashley Adams, Jennifer Sheppard, Carla and Billy Spencer; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Lakie was preceded in death by her four brothers, Odell, Herbert, Harold, and Herman Moss; three sisters, Yule, Dotsie, and Iva; and her son, Harry Spencer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 12th at 2 P.M. at Family Choice Funerals and Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, 23464. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/donate
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MOM, you were my best friend and I will truly love and miss you. You were a great mother, wife, caregiver and homemaker and i will never forget you. Love forever your son Tony…..
Hey MawMaw,
I miss you grandma, you were so good to me and Zach, always welcoming us and giving us candy. It’s easing to know that your with the Lord now, safe, sound and pain-free. I can’t wait to see you again someday MawMaw
I love you so much,
You’re grand-daughter,
Ashley Bean
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Blanchard Family.
God has her under is wing now where she will no longer suffer.
My thoughts are with Andy and the Blanchard family.She is in Gods care now. Love Ya.
The Final Flight
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
…I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
……I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’ touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free
Auther unknown.She was my Friend and a very good person.I shall miss her.
With Sympathy to you Andy and your family.With love to you.Rich
Brother Bill,
May GOD bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Grief can be so hard, but our “special” memories help us cope. Remembering you and Doris today and always.
Our prayers are with Andy and the Blanchard family.She is in a better place and will have no more pain.Take care and be strong,that’s what she would want.
It was so nice knowing you in this life Mammaw, you were rough and tough! You are were I get my stubbornness from which isn’t a bad thing, being stubborn has made me determined and motivated to get what I want, and to defend who I am. You are a great woman, who’s legacy will carry on for generations to come. I can’t wait to pass on what my mammaw gave to me to my own kids. I love you so much mammaw, and I can’t wait to see you again.
Mom,
Half my heart feels happy for you now, you are finally resting peacefully & pain free.
Yet half my heart feels so sad knowing you are gone from my life.
But, all my heart will love you forever. I will remember all our good times together always!
Thank you for Loving me Mom!!
Rhonda
A mother is the glue that holds the family together, now it’s up to us children to carry out your plan. You will be soooo missed. I love you with all my heart.
Judy
Mawmaw, I carry you with me always not only in what you taught me, but in my personality. I took on your stubbornness and probably much more. No matter how much I miss you, I know you’re pain free and happy now and I’m so glad for that. I love you very much.