Marty Wright Blanton

MARTY W. BLANTON - Marty Wright Blanton, age 61, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was born in Cleveland Co, NC to the late Howard Stokes Wright, Sr. She was also preceded in death by brother, Howard Stokes Wright, Jr. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for over 40 years. She was also a Sunday School Teacher and served on numerous committees over the years. She was the Administrative Assistant for the Chief of Police at Kings Mountain Police Department for over 35 years. She was a Godly wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed traveling to the Mountains and photography. She loved her family and loved and cherished her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 31 years: Jerry Blanton, Kings Mtn. NC Son: Rev. Steven Blanton and wife Christen, Woodstock, GA Daughter: Laura Blanton Scism and husband Todd, Kings Mtn. NC Mother: Louise Wolfe Wright, Kings Mtn. NC Brothers: Charles Wright and wife Martha, Greer, SC Bill Wright, Kings Mtn. NC Sister: Beth Wright Gilstrap and husband Tony, Gastonia, NC 3 Grandchildren: Justin Fite, Eli Blanton, and Emory Blanton. 1 Great Grandchild: Dayson Fite.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Oak Grove Baptist Church, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:00 P.M. Rev. Steven Blanton and Rev. Ronell Owensby, officiating.

VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Monday evening, September 15, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina