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Alberta Bledsoe Obituary

Alberta Bledsoe
AIKEN, SC - Mrs.
Alberta Rodgers Jackson Hayes Bledsoe, age 87, of Aiken, S.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mrs. Bledsoe was the daughter of the late Rufus H. and Willie Plunkett Rodgers. She was the widow of her loving husband, the late Joe Tracy Bledsoe. She is survived by her children, Benny (Donna) Jackson of North Augusta, Mike (Martha) Bledsoe of Gloverville and Donna (Donnie) Turner of Graniteville. Surviving grandchildren include Brent (Denise) Jackson, Jason Jackson, Matt (Carrie) Jackson, Chris (Stacey) Bledsoe, Clay (Shannon) Turner, Shannon (Jordan) Cramer and April Turner. Other Survivors include her ten beautiful great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two previous beloved spouses, Hugh B. Hayes and Judson Jackson; a brother, Rufus Hayes Rodgers; four sisters, Evelyn Rogers Gunter, Blanche Rodgers Corley, Gertrude Rodgers McGee and Gussie Rodgers Berry. Mrs. Bledsoe was employed by both the Graniteville Company and Michelin; retiring from both. She was a devoted member of Stiefeltown Baptist Church. She enjoyed being active and sharing in the lives of friends and family. Cooking was especially enjoyable to her, as she loved to do so for visitors who stopped by and for her family every Sunday afternoon and countless other occasions. A service, celebrating her wonderful life, will be held in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home on Thursday, March 23rd at 4:00 PM with the Rev. Bob Boone officiating. A visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM until 3:45 PM prior to the service. The interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Stiefeltown Baptist Church, P. O. Box 239, Warrenville, S.C. 29851. Napier Funeral Home Inc., 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Mar. 22, 2017.

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April Ortiz

March 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Bert is now up with my Granny. Sending prayers for you and the family.

April Ortiz and Family
(Great Granddaughter of Gussie Purvis)

March 22, 2017

Mike, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your precious family. We love you.
Bobby and lurlene scott

March 22, 2017

May the God of all comfort continue to bring joy to your heavy heart during this time of grief and sadness through your loving family and friends (Matthew 5:4).

Wanda Shealy

March 22, 2017

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace.

Alvin and Wanda Burckhalter Shealy

Brenda Love

March 22, 2017

Donna and Family,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Brenda Hydrick Love

March 22, 2017

We are praying for you and your family that God will make you strong and give you peace and courage during your grief.

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