Lena Ilean (Simmons) Blansit

Lena Ilean Simmons Blansit, 78, of Rossville, GA passed from this life to her eternal home Tuesday, October 25,2016. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Stella Simmons, brothers Grady, Eueal, Raymond, Arlis and Leroy Simmons.

Ilean was raised in Chattanooga, TN and attended Central High School. She was retired from the State of Tennessee. In Ilean’s younger years she enjoyed participating in softball and basketball. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

 Ilean is survived by her sons Darrell Guffey, of Rossville, GA, Tylan (Karen) Blansit, of Apison, TN. and step-daughter Kristy Blansit Johnson, of Rossville, GA; grandchildren Brittny and Chelsea Guffey, BJ and Brett Blansit, Drew Hall and Lyndsey Pritchett as well as a brother, Earl Simmons and sister, Hazel Simmons Guinn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be in First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Saturday October 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Rev. Tylan Blansit will conduct the memorial service in  the church at 11:30 a.m.

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