Creta L. Blandford

Creta L. Blandford, 59, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was predeceased by her parents Robert L. and Barbara H. Blandford, Sr., aunt Lettie M. Staton, sister Carol A. Blandford, brother Robert L. Blandford Jr., and nephew Rodney R. Blandford, Jr.  Creta is survived by her significant other Jackie Wilson, sister Chickie Blandford (Henry Swan), Binghamton, brother Douglas C. and Billie Blandford, Endwell, brother Rodney R. Blandford, Sr., Vestal, as well as many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, 2 great-great nieces, many cousins in Elmira, New York and many, many friends. Creta loved animals, fishing, music, dancing and loved to sing.  She was a cook at the old Ramada Inn for a few years then started working at Landers Cosmetic Factory for many years.   After leaving Landers, she went on to work at the Salvation Army for a long time.  In her younger years, Creta was a member of the YWCA swim team.  She swam in tournaments around New York State making it all the way to Nationals in Chicago where she won first place.  She was also a member of Job Corps where she traveled around the country. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Faith Evangelistic Church, 227 Grand Avenue, Johnson City 13790 between Harrison Street and Baldwin Street with the Reverend James Ramsey officiating.  Family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Creta’s name may be made to the American Heart Association.  To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by DeMunn Funeral Home.