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Deborah Ann "Debbie" Blanton

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Oct. 30, 2025

2:00 p.m.

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Deborah Blanton Obituary

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Blanton SUMMERVILLE - Deborah "Debbie" Ann Blanton, 74, of Summerville, SC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 23rd after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Debbie was born January 28th, 1951, in North Charleston, SC, daughter of the late James and Margaret O'Quinn. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her son, Grainger Blanton III "Trey;" sister, Tami Russell; and brother, James O'Quinn "Jim." Debbie is survived by her husband, Grainger Blanton, Jr.; daughter, Stacie Blanton; stepdaughter, Wendy Neiderhiser; son-in-law, Greg Neiderhiser; nephew, Caleb Neiderhiser; and brother-in-law, Hugh Russell. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. A memorial service willl be held Thursday, October 30th, at Miles Road Baptist Church in Summerville, SC, with visitation at 2pm and service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial contributions be made in Debbie's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or Miles Road Baptist Church Mission Fund.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Deborah Blanton

Oct

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

Miles Road Baptist Church

Summerville, SC

Oct

30

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Miles Road Baptist Church

Summerville, SC

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Deborah Young

Yesterday

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Everyone I knew including myself loved Debbie. We were the same age by a couple of weeks so we had a lot in common. I can't say enough wonderful things about Debbie. She had a great sense of humor and made our work life more enjoyable. Debbie NEVER said a negative thing about anyone. It was sad to hear that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's years ago. Wish her later life had been better for her and her family. I will never forget her beautiful face, smile, and personality! Rest in peace with your beloved son in Heaven.

Shirley Livingston

Yesterday

Debbie was a precious kind person. I so enjoyed our time together when our girls were taking dance and baton together. I am so sorry to read this. My prayers to Grainger , Stacie and Wendy .

Norma Thrower

Yesterday

Debbie was my friend for more than 35 years. She was a beautiful, sweet woman. We will not be able to attend the memorial service, but our thoughts and prayers will be with Grainger, Stacie and the rest of the family.

Larry Bowers

Yesterday

I knew her and her family. We grew up in same neighborhoods. She was always sweet. .

Jackolyn (Jackie) O´Quinn Hetrick

Yesterday

My sweet cousin! You were the kindest person on this earth! You had a wonderful smile and I loved you very much!! RIP We will see each other again!

Cousin Jackolyn (Jackie) O´Quinn Hetrick

Shelly Dandridge

Yesterday

Debbie was a sweet woman with a smile for everyone. Grainger, love and peace to you and your family.

Ricky Archambault

Yesterday

Grainger, I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Charlotte "Marian" Cordray

Yesterday

Dearest Grainger -

I am so very sorry for your loss - knowing and working with you and Debbie at Charleston Naval Shipyard was both a privilege and a pleasure. Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend her service but want you to know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide you with his comfort and peace through these most difficult times.

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