Mary Jo Blanton, 77, passed away on July 12, 2017 in Houston, Texas. She was born April 18, 1940. Mary is preceded in death by her father: Robert P. Gibbons; brother: Robert J. Gibbons; daughter: Thelma L. Blanton; mother: Mary Gibbons; and husband: Joe L. Blanton. Left to cherish her memory, son: Joe Alvin Blanton; brothers: Paul Gibbons, David Gibbons, and Jerry Gibbons; grandchildren: Chad Bishop and Lee Bishop; great grandchildren: Laney Helm, Kaytlen Bishop, Valaurie Bishop, and Chandeleur Bishop. Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 11am-3pm in the Small Chapel of Funeraria Del Angel, 5100 N. Freeway Houston, Texas 77022. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 beginning at 10am in the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, Texas 77038.