Blanche L. Harrington, 70, of Bellefontaine, formerly of DeGraff, died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Born Oct. 17, 1933, in Hardin County, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Crew and Ethel Viola Longshore Ferguson. She married Roland E. Harrrington, Sr. on June 4, 1950, in Bellefontaine and he survives.
She is also survived by five sons, Roland E. (Marie-Celine) Harrington, Jr. of Delaware, William M. (Kristi) Harrington of West Liberty, David (Monica) Harrington of South Carolina, Richard (Andrea) Harrington of New Jersey and Joseph (Carol) Harrington of Belle Center; two daughters, Dianna (Bill) Hurley of Huntsville and Kathi (Rick) Hoops of Lewistown; four brothers, Robert Ferguson of Huntsville, Ted Ferguson of Lakeview, Don Ferguson of Dunkirk and Fred Ferguson of Sanduskey; 15 grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, two half brothers and three half sisters.
Mrs. Harrington was a homemaker and a member of the Muchinippi Christian Church and the Logan County Chapter of Mended Hearts. She was a former member of Plaeasnt Grange, DeGraff.
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She enjoyed crocheting, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, writing poetry and joyfully sharing in singing.
The family will receive friends at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8, 2004 fron 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2004 at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Shady officiating. Burial is in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mary Rutan Hosital Cardiac Rehab or the Logan County Chapter of Mended Hearts.