Balma Lee

Blanton

Balma Lee Blanton, 93, of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. She was born July 21, 1928, in Okolona, the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Tarpley.

Bam, as she was known to her family and friends, worked as a beautician for over 50 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Bam loved to read, tend to her yard, and visit with family and friends at the kitchen table.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Blanton; daughter, Debbie Blanton; four brothers, Bob Mac, Wallace, Willard, and Floyd "Shorty" Tarpley.

Survivors are daughters, Peggy (Larry) Covington of Ruidoso, New Mexico and Patti (Gary) Gaither of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was blessed with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. She will be missed by this family, her nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church of Gurdon or to the Bethel Cemetery Fund (2351 Old Military Road Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923)

Visitation is scheduled 6:00-7:30pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Gurdon, AR.

Funeral service is scheduled 2:00pm Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home with Mike Proctor officiating.