Funeral service for Patricia Gail Blanton, age 69, of Kelso, TN, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Flintville First Baptist Church, with Bro. Josh Moran officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Following cremation, a private inurnment will take place in Bainbridge, Ohio.
Pat was born on July 15, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A woman of service and ambition, she joined the United States Navy after graduation and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College. Following her honorable discharge from the Navy, Pat began a dedicated career that included time at Mac Tools—where she met her husband, Danny—as well as ABX Air and DHL Express, from which she eventually retired.
Pat married Danny Blanton on November 15, 1980. After retirement, they moved to Tennessee to enjoy their years together. They shared a love for the outdoors, especially traveling, hiking, and camping in the mountains. Pat was also a gifted seamstress who found great joy in sewing, quilting, and embroidery. Above all else, Pat loved her family dearly and took immense pride in being Grandma Pat.
Survivors include her children, Trevor Blanton of Independence, KY, Kelli Jo (Larry) Garrison of Martinsville, OH, and Jessi Lynn Blanton of Hillsboro, OH; fifteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Pat is also survived by her siblings, Phil (Christy) Hardwick, Dee Ludwig, Allen Douglas (Lynette) Hardwick, and Mary (Todd) Sharp, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Patman Hardwick and Shirley Powell Hardwick; her daughter, Emily Liedtke; her son, Billy James Blanton; and her brother, Dave Hardwick.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Patricia Gail Blanton.
Miss you, my sweet friend. We all know where you are and whose hands your in…Praying for your family. We loved you in our Sunday School Class..so much fun..
Pat was so precious. She was one of my Sunday School sisters. She was such a talented lady with a big sweet heart. She will be missed. Praying for all the family. 😢🙏🏻
I didn’t know Pat long but we shared the love of quilting and gathering with friends to play Rummikub. She was a joy to be around. We’ll meet up again one day. Hugs to her family at the loss of this special woman.
My sweet friend, rest in peace. So much wanted to visit you and Danny at your Tennessee home and thought I had more time. You were very much loved and will never be forgotten.