Katharine Valrie Phillips Blansett

Katharine Valrie Phillips Blansett, age 86, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

She was born in Strong on May 19, 1937, the daughter of Neamon Phillips and Lavina Anderson Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter T. Blansett, Jr.; and her three brothers, John A. Phillips, Jerry L. Phillips, and Charles R. Phillips.

She is survived by her three sons, Michael W. (Lil) Blansett of Chesapeake, Virginia, James C. (Cheryl) Blansett of Little Rock, and Douglas (Sheri) Blansett of Murfreesboro; her granddaughter, Valrie F. Blansett of Montros, Colorado; her two grandsons, Christopher Wakefield and Kyle E. Blansett both of Colorado; her stepgrandson, George (Chelsea) Ross of Austin, Texas; her special friend, Windel L. Crawley of Gurdon; and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and a host of wonderful friends.

Guest registry can be found at www.smithfamilycares.com