Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Betty Jane Blance passed away peacefully at the age of 79, on April 23, 2018. She was the youngest of five children. She was a lifelong Knoxville resident and proud graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1957. Betty was a member of Logan Temple AME Zion Church.
She is preceded in death by her son, Anthony Blance; parents, Grady and Mary Ella Blance; sisters: Jean Norris, Mary Chandler and Geraldine Smith.
She leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Angie (Van), granddaughters Vaconna Hardin and Vanessa Hardin; sister, Barbara Prigmore; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friday, April 27, 2018, a private graveside service will be held. Van H. Hardin officiating. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
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