Nancy Hitchcock Blanton passed peacefully on December 14, 2022. A celebration of her life will be on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange, GA at 2:00pm. Visitation will precede the celebration from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Nancy was born in Dillon, South Carolina on November 14, 1938 to the late Robert and Thelma Hitchcock. She graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and attended Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina where she met the love of her life, the late William Donald Blanton. They married on December 29, 1957. They loved beach music, shag dancing and playing cards with friends. They, along with their three children, lived in Gaffney, SC, Greenwood, SC, and Alma, GA before finally settling in LaGrange in 1980.
Nancy was a servant to the community of LaGrange – working as a para-professional in the LaGrange School System for years before retiring to serve faithfully and joyfully at West Georgia Hospice, Meals on Wheels and First Baptist LaGrange. She touched the lives of so many through her countless volunteer hours and with her many greeting cards sent! She encouraged everyone to “have a bluebird day!”
Aside from her faith, her primary joy was her family. And the legacy she has left for and with them cannot be quantified; it is a priceless gift. Nancy and Don are survived by three children Dennis (Ingrid), David, and Donna (Chuck) Madden. The Six Grands, as often referred, are Riley, Harman (Julia), Alex, Charlie (Bri), Lucas and Caroline. The sweet great-grandchildren are Chambliss, Charlotte and Shepherd. Nancy is also survived by her sister Frances Hitchcock Campbell of Lexington, SC.
As an avid Georgia Bulldog and Red Sox baseball fan, game days were highly anticipated and celebrated! In addition to cheering her teams, Nancy loved to play Mah Jong, always enjoyed a trip to the beach, and happily collected bluebirds and angels.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Nancy’s honor to West Georgia Hospice or Meals on Wheels.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
