Lillian Blanton Rice

Lillian Blanton Rice

passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 from Alzheimer’s.

Lillian was born in London, KY on October 26th, 1927.

She was an associate for Motorola and a life long Sunday School Instructor.

She also enjoyed cooking, painting, crocheting and knitting.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Calvin L. Blanton and their son Ruchard S. Blanton. Six of her 8 siblings also preceded her.

She is survived by sons,

Larry (Linda) Blanton, William (Dawn Bradley) Blanton.

Three grandchildren,

Laurie (Michael) Roland,

W. Ian (Josephine) Blanton,

Donna Blanton Watson.

Seven great grandchildren,

Ashley, Brittany, Chelsea, Lillian, Brennan, Ashton and Calvin a

nd six great-great grandchildren

Kaylie, Rayden, Lyla, Sadie, Riley and Lily.

Lillian is also survived by siblings Clayton Bolton and Lela Farmer and husband Virgil Rice of Ohio.

Services will be held at Bueler

Chandler Mortuary & Chapel

14 W. Hulet Chandler, AZ 85225 o

n Monday 09/26/16.

Viewing @ 3:00pm

Funeral @ 4:00pm.

Reception to follow at Blanton’s

665 W. Erie St. Chandler, AZ

Flowers can be sent to Bueler’s or the great grandchildren are doing an Alzheimer’s charity walk in November. You could donate to the walk in lieu of flowers at:

Http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2016/AZ-DesertSouthwest?pg=team&fr_id=8824&team&_id=365144&skip_login_page=true

Team name Lillian’s Heavenly Steps