Irma Blount Obituary

Blount, Irma Irma (Blackledge) Blount, age 104, was born in Mobile, AL on March 16, 1909, her peaceful transition to God was made on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 12:43 P.M. In 1916 her family moved to Chicago, where she later met and married Thomas Blount (deceased). Irma was the mother of nine children, Lewis, (deceased), Jerome (deceased), Gilbert (deceased), Maxine, Richard (deceased), Anita, Brenda, Odessa, and Linda. She accepted Christ at an early age, and united with King of Kings Church in Lynwood, IL, where she was the mother of the church. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughters, Maxine Hollins, Anita Roberts, Brenda McCleod-Carter (Walter), Odessa McClendon-Little (Thomas) and Linda Valentine-Notree (Curtis); fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at King of Kings, Church in Lynwood, IL, from 11:00A.M.-1:00P.M., Burial immediately following at Lincoln Cemetery.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 26, 2013.
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Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss, due to an out of town event, I was unable to be with you guys on this sad occasion, but please take comfort in the love that you all shared with your Mother, according to her obit, she had a long life and knowing you I know it was filled with happiness. May God continue to bless you and keep you in arms, my prayers are with you.

Linda Daniel

June 30, 2013

Although I never met Ms. Blount, I was able to meet and form a bond with her grandaughter Mickie McCleod, who talked about her all the time and loved her very much. I offer my sincere condolences. God Bless.

Serita Williams

June 28, 2013

Missing her terribly and at the same time knowing she is dancing with the angels in Heaven !!!!!!!!! Thank you for all of your wisdom you left us .

Elaine Ericksen

June 27, 2013

Linda, Kelly and Family,
In Behalf of the Brown Family

We send our deepest sympathy we will continue to always keep you in our prayers.

Rodonna Brown

June 27, 2013

I moved to Chicago back in 1998 for the explicit reason of being closer to you. You called me: Baby. So much love, and caring in that simple word. You are, and will forever be my touchstone. Safe passage, Auntie. My love for you in boundless.

Francisco Garcia

June 27, 2013

I offer my sincere condolences. Take comfort in reading Ecclesiastes 9:5 in your Bible regarding the loss of your loved one.

Your Neighbor

June 26, 2013

GRANMOTHER.MAY GOD KEEP YOU UNDER HIS ARMS,AND CONTINUE. THE EVER LASTING LOVE YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEART LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

MICHAEL HOLLINS

June 26, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Walter Carter

June 26, 2013

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