Ellen Sue “Momma Suzie” Blandford, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born September 3, 1937, in Tell City, IN, to the late Gearman Wolf and Jane Briggeman Wolf. Sue was a Manager at Executive Inn from 1977 to 2007 when she retired.
Sue was Mom, Nana, Mamaw, and an instant friend to anyone she met. She was fun, thoughtful, and made everyone around her feel special. She loved to read, play casino slots, and enjoyed traveling with her family.
Along with her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jerry Blandford, her sister, Jackie McDaniel, and her grandson, Jeremy Blandford.
Those left to cherish Sue’s memory include her children, Peter Blandford, Janie Stiff (Dean), Vickie McCormick, Dennis Blandford (Darlene Johnson), Joanne Henderson (Eddie), and Tracie Greenwalt (Mike); her honorary sons, Nilesh (Bhavisha) Patel and Al Patel; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Precious Blood Catholic Church, with entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory, with Prayers being said at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass, at Precious Blood Catholic Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky for all their love and support, especially Kara, Adaline, and Samantha.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301, or through Mass Contributions made payable to Precious Blood Catholic Church, 3306 Fenmore St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Ellen Sue “Momma Suzie” Blandford. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mrs. Blandford and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.