Sarah Catherine "Mema" Blanton

Sarah Catherine “Mema” Blanton – 90
Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Fellowship Home at Brookside after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 25, 1935, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Oliver B. “O.B.” Sutton and Sarah Loucille Wright. In her earlier years, Sarah found joy in staying active and often spent time at the gym, embracing the energy and discipline of her workouts. She also took great satisfaction in the simple pleasure of sweeping outside, finding peace in the rhythm of the task and the fresh air. Above all, Sarah cherished time with her family. Whether she was gathered around the table or in the kitchen preparing a home-cooked meal, she poured love into everything she did. Cooking wasn't just a routine—it was a way she expressed care, brought people together, and created lasting memories. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jackson Blanton; her sons, Berry Blanton and Terry Blanton; and her brothers, Raymond Sutton and Thurmond Sutton. Survivors include her daughter, Katrina Blanton Nash of Valdosta, Georgia; grandchildren: Jessica Smith, Nicole Smith, and Trevor Blanton; great-grandson, Kayden Veal; and special cousin, Debbie Zeigler of Mayday, Georgia. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Alan Sutton (Nancy), Laurie Dye (Denton), Alton McLeod, and Rose McLeod Gaskins, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the chapel of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, with burial to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Blanton family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.