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.
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
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
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
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.
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
tThey 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
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.
Kendrick Jordan
Tyrone Blanton
Decorion Jones
Edward Jones
Michael Gordon Jr. Eric Brown, Demario Nelson Charlie Williams Jr.
George Blanton Anthony Blanton
Johnny Taylor