Ms. Stephanie D. Blanton

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May 7, 1960

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August 20, 2023

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Homegoing Celebration

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Saturday, September 02, 2023 11:00 AM t

Serenity Funeral Home 1630 Sycamore View Rd Memphis, Tn. 38134

Apostle Jerry Campbell, Officiant Power of God Ministries

Reflections of Life Stephanie Denise Blanton was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 07, 1960, to Mr. George and Christine Blanton.

The third child of George and Christine that gave her all to those she loved and cherished, from family to friends.

Stephanie was a very caring, kindhearted and loving person with a giving heart.

Growing up in the Hyde Park area of Memphis, Stephanie found her love for Christ by being baptized at an early age while attending Pleasantview Baptist Church.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jarvis Hines, her loving mother Mrs. Christine Blanton, her maternal grandparents Mr. James Eddie (Rosie Bell) Garrett, and her paternal grandmother Ms. Helen Ward.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her father Mr. George Blanton, two daughters Kimberly Blanton and Kamika Weir and a son Akil Payne. She leaves behind eighteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, six sisters Glenda Williams (Charlie), Brenda Blanton, Linda Ward (Clifford), Carolyn Blanton (Ted), Brenda Franklin (Glenn) two brothers Johnny Taylor and Anthony Blanton, four aunts Ms. Barbara Garrett, Ms. Bessie Foster, Melvina Cole and Dorothy Jones, one uncle Alfred Blanton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Order of Service Processional.....................................................................................................Soft music Crowning ceremony................................................................................... Joslin McNeal Scripture Reading Old & New Testament................................................................. Apostle Jerry Campbell Power of God Ministries Prayer................................................................................................. Rev. Eric D. Dunn Prince of Peace Baptist Church Words of Comfort............................................................................. Pastor Craig Wilson New Beginning Church Expression (3 minutes please) Solo............................................... “Mountain Man”...............................Howard Edwards

Solo..................................................................................................Pastor Darius Oliver Eulogy......................................................................................... Apostle Jerry Campbell Power of God Ministries Recessional

To my family and friends

t Forgive me, I grew tired. I hope that I didn’t disappoint any of you.

I am only following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when he came and stood beside me and whispered come home. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh or to love. Lift your heart because now I am free God saw where I was getting near, so he did what he thought was best. God wanted me and he set me free, and I have move on. I received a call from God, the chief architect, who informed me that my new home was ready and that I could move in immediately. You all know that I have been sending my timber, packing up getting ready to go but there were some minor finishing touches on some of the wood that the chief carpenter Jesus Christ could do. But now my new home is finished, of course the streets are paved with gold, and every Sunday as I have been told. There’s peace and love everywhere so now I’m here and I’ve been fitted for my new Robe and Crown. I don’t have a telephone yet, but you can call God. If you don’t have his number, just pray. For he is always listening.

Though I’ll miss each of you, find comfort now knowing that my love for each of you has now been left in each memory we shared with one another!

Stephanie Denise Blanton

To Our Mother

t We had a wonderful mother, one who never grew old. Her smile was made of sunshine and heart was solid gold. Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, and her cheeks fair rose you see.

We had a wonderful mother and that’s the way it will always be. But take heed, because she’s keeping an eye on all of us, so let’s make sure she likes what she sees.

We’ll Always Love & Cherish You Momma, Kimberly, Kamika and Akil

To Our Dear Sister Stephanie

t You left us beautiful memories, your life is still our guide and although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our sister chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as GOD calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

We’ll Forever Love You Sister, Glenda, Johnnie, Brenda B., Carolyn, Anthony, Linda & Brenda F.

To My t Daughter

I’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart and warm embrace you always gave me and for always being there for me through good and bad times no matter what. I will always remember my daughter because there will never be another one to replace you in my heart and the love that I will always have for you. Rest on my daughter, until we meet again.

I Love You Stephanie, Daddy

They say I’m sorry for your loss They say your heart will mend The say you’re in a better place And death is not the way

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They say you’re reunited with loved ones gone before.

They say that you’ll be waiting when I walk through Heaven’s door.

I feel their love in every word of comfort they impart and know that each is spoken from deep within the heart.

But all the words of comfort, through kind, sincere, and true, can’t take away the emptiness I’m feeling without you.

I Love You Momma, Poonie

Acknowledgements

The family of Ms. Stephanie Blanton would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the many prayers, words and expressions of love that we have received. We would ask that in the days, months and years to come that you keep our family in your sincere prayers as we go forth without our loving mother, sister, niece and grandmother Stephanie. With our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to each of you.

The Entire Family

Active Pallbearers

Kendrick Jordan Decorion Jones Tyrone Blanton Edward Jones Michael Gordon Jr. Eric Brown, Demario Nelson Charlie Williams Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers

George Blanton Anthony Blanton Johnny Taylor

Internment

Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis Tn. 38119

Repast

DDD Event Place 1029 Whitney Ave Memphis, TN 31827

Arrangements Entrusted Serenity Funeral

1630 Sycamore View Rd Memphis, Tn. 38134 Programs by

The Impact Marketing, LLC 901.300.6197