Marilyn Janelle Blanton, 89, of New Hampton, MO passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at a Plattsburg, MO nursing home.
She was born November 18, 1935, the daughter of Olin C. and Gladys Elaine (Thompson) Goble.
Marilyn attended Victor School through the 8th grade and was a graduate of New Hampton High School.
On August 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Dillard “Dee” Blanton at the Christian Church in New Hampton, MO. Dee preceded her in death on October 5, 2016.
Marilyn was a homemaker and worked as a typist for Old American Insurance. She was a faithful member of the New Hampton Christian Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Darin Dunlap; sister, Carolyn Gentry; brother, J. W. Goble and niece, Rhonda Miller.
Survivors include her daughter, Dana (Stacey) Evans. Lathrop, MO; son, Greg Blanton, New Hampton, MO; grandchildren, Clayton (Mallory) Evans and Brooke Blanton (Casey); 2 great-grandchildren, Carmen Evans and Decker Flynn and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in the Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the New Hampton Christian Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
