of Batesville, AR
January 29, 1927 - October 18, 2020
Delca Blanks, 93, of Batesville passed away October 18, 2020.
She was born January 29, 1927 in Grubbs, Arkansas to Joe and Lilly Mae (Springer) Woodruff.
Delca was a homemaker who loved to cook and make bread. She enjoyed visiting the nursing homes and loved the Lord. She was a minister's wife for over 50 years and loved her family very much.
She is survived by two sons, Ron (Linda) Blanks of West Plains, Missouri, Dwayne (Liz) of York, South Carolina; one daughter, Becky (Kevin) Watkins, of Batesville, Arkansas; one brother, Waymon (Helen) Woodruff of Collier, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Christy (Jamie) Standridge, Richie (Crystal) Blanks, Angy Calvert, Jennifer (Ben) Ryan, Ryan (Charla) Blanks, Heather (David) Hodges, Brian (Shannon) Phillips, and April (Dale) Justice; and twenty great-grandchildren.
Delca is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, J.W. Blanks; two sisters, Helen Weir, Mable Blagg; and four brothers, J.L. Woodruff, Sidney Woodruff, Bobby Woodruff, and Jimmie Dean Woodruff.
Honorary pallbearers are Richie Blanks, Ryan Blanks, Ben Ryan, Bill Barker, David Cartwright, and Jimmy Cartwright.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, October22, 2020 at 10:00am at Egner Cemetery with Tim Landers and Ben Ryan officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with the family arriving at 5:00pm
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering and social distancing will be observed.
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24 Condolence(s)
Virginia (Blanks) Shipman
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Rest in peace Delca, now you are back with J.W.
Jamie Standridge
Saturday, October 24, 2020
See you again when we all get home Grandma B.. Love ya.
Larry Blagg
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Love to the family of a special aunt. She and my Mom (her sister) were very close and spoke so often.
Ila M Clements
Friday, October 23, 2020
My sincere love and prayers to all of this precious God loved lady! I believe she and my Mama are in our Lords Paradise.
Almeda and Marilyn Varnell
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Sympathies for her earthly family, but joyous voices in Heaven .
Jimmy and Pam Dillard
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to the family. There will be a great reunion day! We love y'all!
Russ & Mary Amos
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
She was Godley Ladie alway had a smile. You could telll she loved God, just looking at her. She will be missed. Love you Miss Delca. God has a place for you in his flower garden.
Penny Mize Clayton
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
She was a wonderful lady. Prayers and Love to all.
Hannah Turnbough
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
She was so sweet and kind hearted. She loved her family so much. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time.
cindy
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
I never met Mrs. Blanks, but I know through word of mouth that she was a wonderful person. Bill and I are so sorry for your loss.
Sue Dawson
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Sorry for your loss! I hope she finds my Mom and gives her a big hug! She was truly a special lady. Lady, in every sense of the word....enjoy the precious memories!!!
Alma Ward
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I was so sorry
To hear about sweet Delsie . If there ever
Was a angel on earth it was her. Great
Neighbor and friend . I still miss not seeing walking . God Bless and comfort to each of you . Sending Love and Prayers
Shelia Limbaugh
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Becky, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It can be so hard! We are never "ready" for it. My prayers are with you!
Jerry Haertlein
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss. It is nice to think of Mrs. Delca and Bro. JW reunited once more. Blessings.
Danny and Pam Trail
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Praying for your family. Your mom was an inspiration to many. She showed us all how to be a servant of Jesus. We will miss her here on earth but look forward to seeing Sister Delca and Brother J. W. again on the streets of gold.
Michelle Wright
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I am so sorry she is no longer with you on this earth. But I will rejoice with you Becky that you will be with her again one day. His mercy endureth forever. Love you Becky.
Vikki Crow
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Precious Godly woman, beautiful inside out. Mrs Delca led me to the Lord. She will be greatly missed and well rememberedâ£ï¸Prayers for comfort and peace to her sweet familyâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Debbie & Mike Rees
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
One of the most precious and cherished ladies we ever knew. Prayers and thoughts for the family.
Becky Wood
Monday, October 19, 2020
Everyone who met or was around this wonderful woman was blessed. Her godliness permeated all around her. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Sharon May
Monday, October 19, 2020
Brother and Mrs Blanks were our pastor when I was a teenager. Brother Blanks performed our wedding. They gave many years of service to the church and our Lord. She will be missed.
Carol Thompson
Monday, October 19, 2020
Loved Ms. Blanks. She was a great lady and always a friend to whomever she met.
Pat Watkins
Monday, October 19, 2020
To Becky and all the family.
I said goodbye for now to a dear and special lady. Her life has been a wonderful example of what a Christian should be. God welcomed her home as she had completed a job well done.
Though she will be missed
By you, her family, and her
Friends, Heaven gained a beautiful soul. God bless you all,
Love and prayers.
Pat watkins
Sharon Fulbright Crow
Monday, October 19, 2020
Loved this precious lady so much. Some of my fondest memories as a teenager were of times spent at their home. They would often invite us to their house after church on Sunday and Wednesday nights for games, refreshments and lots and lots of laughs. Ron, Dwayne and Becky, you were blessed with wonderful, loving parents! Love and prayers for your families!
Leca McKenzie
Monday, October 19, 2020
For the family of this wonderful godly woman. I know she will be missed by all. Just know she is walking hand in hand with her wonderful husband on the streets of gold. Love and prayers