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Thelma Crawford-Blake Obituary

Crawford-Blake, Thelma entered into rest, on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Blake; loving mother of Janine Herrington, Frederick Blake Jr. and Wendell Blake; dear sister of Lois M. Brazil and Rainey Crawford; dear grandmother, great-grandmother. Thelma received her nursing degree from St. Mary's Infirmary and was employed as a registered nurse at Yeatman Center and DePaul Hospital. She was a longtime resident of St. Louis, MO and Covington, GA. Services: Visitation Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m., New Shining Light Church, Venice, Illinois. A service of Austin Layne Mortuary.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 10, 2017.

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April 10, 2017

The scriptures at 1PETER 5:6,7 says that God understands your grief and He cares....Please except my heartfelt condolences to the Blake family and friends for the loss of your loved one Thelma.

Tamika

April 10, 2017

You were an awesome, loving, caring grandmother. You have taught me lessons in life money cannot buy. A true angel on earth and now in heaven. I feel your spirit with me. Love you dearly.

Granny Baby

April 10, 2017

You will be thoroughly missed. I Love You Grandma!!!

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