Sarah G. Blakely

Seneca, SC — Sarah G. Blakely, 99, wife of the late William Henry Blakely, of 610 Blakely St., Seneca, SC, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at her daughter’s residence.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Blakely was the daughter of the late Isom M. and Sudie Singleton Gibson. She was a graduate of Oakway High School. Mrs. Blakely was a homemaker for many years and later worked in the Oconee County School system. She was a faithful member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church.

 

Mrs. Blakely is survived by her son: Jerry W. Blakely (Maxine); daughter: Kathy B. Cater (Fud); four grandchildren: Barry Blakely, Brandy Brown (Kevin), Jared Cater (Nicole), and Austin Cater; and six great-grandchildren: Will Blakely, Carly Blakely, Ben Brown, Erin Brown, Cayden Lusk, and Harper Cater.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Blakely was preceded in death by her brothers: Russell, Ben, Roy, Junior, Dennis, and Coyt Gibson; and sisters: Lillian Richardson and Mary Lou Edgar.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Reedy Fork Baptist Church with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills: ATTN: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.