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Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 noon -1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
Interment: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Blanche I. Akes, age 93, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Blanche was born July 8, 1923, in Xenia, the daughter of Kirby L. and Laura (Lee) Akes. She loved her family, her kids, and grandkids. Blanche babysat over the years and loved the little children she cared for. She was of the Baptist faith; loved to play cards and going places; and enjoyed having her fingernails painted.
Blanche is survived by a son: Edward “Butch” (Velma) Akes of Xenia, and children Tim (Danielle) Akes of Affton, MO, with sons Talon and Tristan Akes, and Ginger (Nick) Rasar of Loudin, TN, with son Race, along with several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter: Nancy Coughlin of Xenia, and children Deborah (Larry) Carson of Charleston, SC, with son Trey Carson, and Kelly (Kathy) Coughlin of Iuka, and children Kiley and Kara Coughlin; 2 sisters: Mary Winters of Salem, and Margaret Fleischman of Baytown, TX; along with many nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thank you to her caregiver, Hannah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Edna Baity, Velma Lenington, Jane Harmon, Laura Griffith, Eddie Akes, Alice Hambough, and Norma K. Henson; and son-in-law: Dan Coughlin.
A funeral service for Blanche Akes will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Hospice or to a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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We're so sorry for your loss!
So sorry for your loss
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ENJOYED TAKING CARE OF BLANCH
Sending my love and prayers to you all.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one.
Nancy and Butch, so sorry for the loss of your Mother, especially at this time of year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, especially to my dear friend Deborah Carson, I know how much you loved your Grandmother.
I'm very sorry to hear this aunt Nancy. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers for your family. Love you all.
Memories are the best...they last a life time. Grandma Blanche shared so much love for others, especially the little ones. She taught them how to have a great tea party!
I am so sorry for you and Butch and family. May God grant you the strength and comfort that only He can provide. God bless
Deborah and family---I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her. Be blessed with the memories of the times you share over the years, and she will always be close to your heart.
I will miss you Great Aunt Blanche. I have so many good memories with you. Love you your great niece Joyce
One of the few people I entrusted my kids with when they were little, always thought a lot of her, and know that she will be missed by many, but especially by her family, may God comfort all of you at this time.
RIP she was always a fun person to be around she was my great aunt she will be missed
Nancy and Butch, We were so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Blanche was a great person and all her family. May God be with you all in this time of loss. Love you all.
So sorry you loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs.
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