Blanche Mae Gordon's Obituary
Blanche Mae Gordon, 65, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Decatur, IL.
Blanche was born to Hattie Mae Gordon and Willie fair on September 23, 1957, in Clarksdale, MS. Blanche was a member of the Jasper Street Church. She was a loving caring person. She loved her family and raising kids. She would take other kids in and care for them too. She liked to drink her beer in her special cup. She also enjoyed dancing.
Blanche is survived by her mother, Hattie Mae Gordon; son, Lasam (Maeoritha Bailey) Gordon; special stepsons, William Jones, Tavarell Cunningham, Ja’Sir Washington; special stepdaughter, Rachel Dear; brother, Paul Gordon, sisters, Ethel (Robert) Howell, Lena Gordon; grandchildren, Tierre Gordon, Tiffany Gordon, Deante Gordon; special friend, Clerence Jones, and many extended family and friends.
Blanche is preceded in death by her father, Willie Fair; daughter, Sherry Gordon; sister, Maryann Gordon; aunt, Willie Gordon; niece, Theresa Hall; friend, Sam Walker.
Services will be held on March 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with a visitation an hour prior.
Memorials to donor’s choice.
Condolences and memories of Blanche may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com
The family would like to express deep appreciation to the staff at DMH and to the many people who visited and prayed for Blanche while she was in the hospital.
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