Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:22 pm

Sharon Blanton, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2024.

Sharon was born August 1, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Ray White and the late Frances Lewis. She was a graduate of R.S. Central High School in 1980 and worked 12 years at Regtrol in Spindale. Sharon loved Jesus and displayed that through her faith in Christ as a member of the Epicenter Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, James Lewis; aunt, Shirley Wilson; and a great-aunt, Inez Foster.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Dean Blanton; daughter, Angela Ivey (Clifton); son, David Randall Blanton (Lori), and Robbie Blanton (Cherie); three grandsons, three step-grandchildren, sisters, Lisa Taylor, and Dawn Day; brother, Mark Lewis (Tracy); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7pm August 22 at the Harrelson Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Dutton officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.