of Black Oak, AR
June 20, 1948 - September 11, 2025
On September 11, 2025, Heaven rejoiced and welcomed Linda Joyce ''MeMe' Blansett into the arms of Jesus. Linda ''MeMe'' was born on June 20, 1948 to James Thomas and Eddie May Barnes in Brinkley, AR. She was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church of Payneway, AR.
Linda ''MeMe'' is preceded in her homecoming by her parents James and Eddie Barnes, godmother Gracie McClemore, four sisters, and three brother and awaits those to come.
Her husband of 60 years, Caroll Blansett, of Black Oak, AR waits until the Lord calls him home along with their three children Kenny (Mary) Blansett of Black Oak, AR; Kay (Michael) Hydrick of Heth, AR; and Paul (Jennifer) Blansett of Black Oak, AR. Among their children are their grandchildren Trey (Lisa) Hydrick, Danielle Andrews, Paige (Shelton) Tacker, Josh Blansett, Taylor Blansett, Brooklyn (Bradley) Ainsworth, eight great grandchildren, and five sisters Janie McAlister of Crawfordsville, AR, Patsy Simmons of Wynne, AR, Patrica (Bill) Graham of Baldwin, FL, Frankie (Rod) Johnson of Pensacola, FL, Nancy Kay (John) Butler of Heth, AR and a host of nieces and nephews. While there are eight great grandchildren who will miss her dearly, she was met at the gates by five great grandchildren who have longed to see and know her.
Linda's (MeMe's) greatest success in life, besides marrying her best friend, carrying and nurturing her children, spoiling and doting on both grandchildren and great grandchildren, was accepting Jesus and confessing that he is Lord.
While the loss of Linda (MeMe) is great and that chasm of emptiness can never be filled, there is nothing better than knowing that she heard the fateful words, ''Well done, my good and faithful servant.''
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda's (MeMe's) memory to Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, AR or to any cancer charity of the donor's choice.
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10 Condolence(s)
Pamela Tacker
Thursday, September 11, 2025
My heart will never be the same without my best friend. Just save a seat for me. Love and miss you
Keri T
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Meme was all I knew her by, and I didn't know her super well but I know she made an impact on me. On my children. She always welcomed me with open arms, checking in on life. Meme was so extremely kind and loving. Praying for you Kay, Mike, Trey, and Lisa Marie. Love you all big!
Donna Simpson Hampton
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Patsy im so sorry to hear about Mrs Kay. I'll Keep all of you in my prayers. May you find comfort through your memories and God gives you all peace during this time and the days ahead.
I love you.
Holly Dawson
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this difficult time.
Larry & Cheryl Pipkin
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Cheryl and I are praying God's loving ebrace and comfort for Caroll and the Blansett family in their time of grief. As Believers, we cherish the knowledge and blessed hope of knowing to be absent from the body means the fulfillment of the promise of being present with our LORD-2 Corinthians 5:8. We love you our friends and will keep you all in our prayers.
Mary Lou Parkman
Thursday, September 11, 2025
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Linda(as my two girls call her). She kept Lauren , my youngest daughter until she started kindergarten. We all thought the world of Linda. I know she is in the arms of Jesus now. Prayers for all of the family . We love you Mrs. Linda.❤️❤️ Mary Lou
Troy Jordan
Thursday, September 11, 2025
So sorry for your loss Kay.
Darlene Clark
Thursday, September 11, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Linda was born to take care and be with children for she helped Mom & Dad lots with theirs. Sending lots of prayers to the family and friends
RIP Linda 🙏
Derrick & Winona Elrod
Thursday, September 11, 2025
To the entire Blansett family, I will try to speak for all of Kenny's brothers here at TMS in expressing our condolences in the loss of of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife. I/we are very fortunate to call Kenny a coworker, friend and most of all, a brother. We pride ourselves on being each others second family because of the amount of time we spend together here at work. When one of us experiences a loss like this, we all hurt. Kenny has been someone I considered a true friend since right after I met him. I know that Kenny cares deeply for both of his families and have witnessed how his mom being sick has affected him. I know that he cared deeply for his mother and her passing will leave an unreplaceable void for Kenny, but this will only be temporary, as we can see all of our loved ones again one great day.
To my friend and bother, and all of the Blansett family, please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of grief for this loss. May God bless, comfort and uplift all of you during this time.
Stacie Meador
Thursday, September 11, 2025
To Kay and the entire Blansett family-
I am sorry for your loss. I always loved talking to Mrs. Blansett. I pray for your comfort during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing she is in the hands of the Lord.