Wilma Lee Gamble Blanton age 75 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born April 29, 1951 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late John and Cassie Adams Gamble.
Survived by her husband, Larry Dean Blanton, one son, Ronald Lee and his wife, Lydia Blanton of Salyersville, Kentucky, one daughter, Suzie and her husband, Chris Carty of Salyersville, Kentucky, one sister, Betty Blanton of Salyersville, Kentucky, six grandchildren, Justin Ryan Williams, Danielle Williams, Tyler Blanton, Brittany Blanton, Trenton Kyle Blanton, Samuel Darnell, ten great grandchildren, Graylen Ross Helton, Westyn Colt Williams, Harlyn Grace Helton, Beckham Ryan Williams, Lawson Dean Williams, Brenton Tyler Blanton, Landry Tate Blanton, Atlas Trace Blanton, Wyatt Lee Johnson, and Alayah Rose Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Wilma Lee is preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Gamble, William Gamble, six half-brothers, Sherman Gamble, Herman Gamble, Ray Gamble, Flem Gamble, Hazel Gamble, Hager Gamble, four sisters, Joyce Gamble, Thelma “Toe” Hall, Muritty Howard, Peggy Gamble, two half-sisters, Peachie Gamble, and Allie Gamble.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 05, 2026 from the Head of Coon Creek United Baptist Church with Gary Bolen and Greg Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Blanton Cemetery at Blanton Branch Road, Salyersville, Kentucky.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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