Ellen Sue "Momma Suzie" Blandford
September 3, 1937 ~ February 24, 2024
Born in:
Tell City , Indiana
Resided in:
Owensboro, Kentucky
Ellen Sue “Momma Suzie” Blandford, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born September 3, 1937, in Tell City, IN, to the late Gearman Wolf and Jane Briggeman Wolf. Sue was a Manager at Executive Inn from 1977 to 2007 when she retired.
Sue was Mom, Nana, Mamaw, and an instant friend to anyone she met. She was fun, thoughtful, and made everyone around her feel special. She loved to read, play casino slots, and enjoyed traveling with her family.
Along with her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jerry Blandford, her sister, Jackie McDaniel, and her grandson, Jeremy Blandford.
Those left to cherish Sue’s memory include her children, Peter Blandford, Janie Stiff (Dean), Vickie McCormick, Dennis Blandford (Darlene Johnson), Joanne Henderson (Eddie), and Tracie Greenwalt (Mike); her honorary sons, Nilesh (Bhavisha) Patel and Al Patel; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Precious Blood Catholic Church, with entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory, with Prayers being said at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass, at Precious Blood Catholic Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky for all their love and support, especially Kara, Adaline, and Samantha.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301, or through Mass Contributions made payable to Precious Blood Catholic Church, 3306 Fenmore St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Ellen Sue “Momma Suzie” Blandford. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mrs. Blandford and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.
Services
Visitation: February 27, 2024 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://haleymcginnis.com
Prayers: February 27, 2024 5:30 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://haleymcginnis.com
Visitation: February 28, 2024 10:00 am - February 26, 2024 11:00 am
Precious Blood Catholic Church
3306 Fenmore Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://haleymcginnis.com
Mass of Christian Burial: February 28, 2024 11:00 am
Precious Blood Catholic Church
3306 Fenmore Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://haleymcginnis.com
Entombment: February 28, 2024 12:30 pm
Resurrection Cemetery
5404 Leitchfield Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://haleymcginnis.com
Sending thoughts and prayers!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Dennis Blandford your Amvets family is here for you and your family day or night.
Sending lots of love and prayers for y’all. Wish I could be there, I will be soon.
Love you Vickie.😘😘
I worked with Sue at the E; she would bring me books she had finished that she thought I’d like to read. I have always remembered her kindness and generosity. My sincerest condolences to Sue’s family and loved ones.
Vicky Gary and I are so sorry to hear of your mom passing, We don’t get paper, and with Gary being in hospital i have not seen the Obits, We send our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family!
Tracy, Janie and Vickie, We read your mom’s obituary and wanted to acknowledge her passing to send our condolences. She must’ve been a great lady to have all of you great kids. Bennie and Claudine spoke very highly of her! We hope you’re doing ok; saying goodbye to your mom is so hard. Take care, Mike and Teresa Wilson