Nancy Blandburg Life Celebration Program

Prelude Processional ……………………………………………Clergy, Family & Friends Crowning Ceremony..…………………………………. “ I Shall Wear A Crown” Scripture Reading Old Testament ……………………..……………… Reverend R. Morton New Testament ………………….…………….….. Reverend C. Jordan Prayer ………………………………………………………................. Reverend S. Byrd Words of Comfort ……………...……………… Reverend Dr. C. G Watson Selection ………………………………………........................……… Renita Jackson

Unknown Author An angel lived among us, A gift from God above.

She showered us with kindness And shared with us her love.

She cherished every moment With the man who was her life; Walking hand in hand together, Facing life with all its strife.

She loved her children dearly, Each one a different way, Nestled close within her heart.

Though, now, she’s far away.

She’s gone to live with Jesus.

But, she’s here with us, today, Smiling down on every one of us, And telling us she’s okay.

Reflections …………………………………….....…………. Gloria Caldwell, Friend Lola Hayes, Friend Graylin Ward, Cousin

Family and Friends

Family and Friends

Obituary (Read Silently) ……………………………...................…… Soft Music Selection …………………………………...………… G.E.M.B.C Sanctuary Choir Eulogy …………………………………………........………… Reverend Dr. M. Davis Acknowledgements …………………Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Recessional Postlude

We, the family of the late Nancy Blandburg, extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has offered support during our time of loss. Your prayers, kind words, comforting messages, flowers and presence whether near or far, have brought us strength and solace. We are especially grateful to the clergy, church family, caregivers, funeral home staff and all who played a part in honoring our beloved grandmother’s life and legacy. The outpouring of love we received is a true testament to the beautiful soul she was. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace, and we are deeply thankful for the kindness and compassion shown to our family.

With love and gratitude, LaWanda & ShaWanda Blandburg , Nancy’s granddaughters

Forest Hills Memorial Gardens 722 Conley Road, Forest Park, GA 30297

3670 Forest Park Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

12:00 P.M. Historic West End Chapel 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404-758-1731 The K Effect, Print & Design, 678-732-5937

50 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Reverend Dr. M. Davis, Eulogist Reverend Steve Alexander, Officiating Restoration Christian Fellowship Center

Mrs. Nancy “Tina” Blandburg was born on March 13, 1953 to the late Joe and Lizzie Mae Watson in Senoia, Georgia.

She attended Eastside Elementary School, Central High School and East Coweta High, where she received her diploma.

At a young age, she became a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. W.A Calloway.

She later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she met the love of her life Ray Forts. They were later married and united their families.

Together, they joined Greater Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. M. Davis.

A woman of strength, she devoted her life to caring for her family.

She was the heart of the home—raising not only her own child but opening her arms to care for everyone’s children. Her home was a place of gossip, laughter and love.

Nancy is preceded in death by father, Joe Watson, mother, Lizzie Mae Watson, sister, Shirley Harris, and grandson, Derrick Duffy.

Nancy leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted husband, Ray Forts; her only son, Derrick Blandburg, 5 sisters, Sandra Allen (Jimmy), Linda Woods, Sylvia Battle, Sheila Rutherford, Sharon Hawes, Donna Matthews (Godsister), 4 brothers, Henry Watson (Marjorie), Hamilton Watson (Annie), Hugh Watson, and Jeffrey Watson; 2 grandchildren, LaWanda & ShaWanda Blandburg, and 2 great-grandchildren, Isaiah Blandburg and Sanna Johnson.

Through her loving marriage, she gained 4 stepchildren, Rachel Forts-Petty, Lashundra Forts, Tonya Taylor, Montique Forts and 10 step-grandchildren, whom she embraced and loved as her own.

She held a special place in her heart for Caroline Martin, Yvette Robinson, Gloria Caldwell, Regina Gardener, aunts, uncles and a host of nieces and nephews.