Elizabeth Bailey Blanchard

Evans, GA – Elizabeth Williamson Bailey Blanchard was born on October 30, 1927, and died on July 7, 2025.

She was predeceased by her first husband Paul B. Bailey, her husband in later years Russell A. Blanchard, and her sister Alice Williamson Kinahan. She is survived by her children: Helen Bailey Fortson (Robert) of Atlanta and P. Baxter Bailey (Lynn) of Augusta; her sister Vera Williamson Holt of Chestertown, Maryland; five grandchildren: Robert Livingston Fortson (Meeghan), Paul Bailey Fortson (Amy), Elizabeth Fortson Robinson (Trey), Paul Baxter Bailey (Shannon), and Marilyn Bailey Leake (Rob); and by eleven great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Westover Memorial Park on October 11, 2025, so that all her family may attend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CFCSRA/Brandon Wilde Rosie Messer Fund (for more information contact 706-724-1314), and Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2261 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com