Kathleen Morefield Blanton

Kathleen Morefield Blanton peacefully entered Eternal Life on October 24th, 2025. Born on March 1st, 1932, in Kellyview, VA, and lived a life filled with many blessings. She married Charles Brownie Blanton on June 25th, 1949, and started a family. Kathleen was Mom to 6 Children, Gran to 10 Grandchildren, Great-Gran to 16 and Great-Great-Gran to 6. After moving from Virginia to Michigan she worked alongside her husband at their carwash business in Marine City. “Kat” (as she was known by many) also established her own career as a well-loved bus driver for Algonac Community Schools. Sitting idle was not in her DNA and once retiring from there she took on the role of custodian for the Algonac Post Office, until she retired “again” after 15 years. There is so much to love and remember about Kathleen. The House on State St. had a continuous revolving door of visitors – both family and friends. She loved to garden & tend to the beautiful flowers in her yard. She kept her mind sharp with daily cross-word puzzles and learned to relax by reading books and watching her favorite TV shows. An active member of the Algonac Baptist Church for over 65 years, Kathleen was grounded in her faith. She spent her life serving God and helping any who needed it. Kathleen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Kathleen is survived by her Children: Shirley (Gary) Aspenleiter, Charles Blanton, Darlene Wagner, Rick Blanton, Roger Blanton & Rob Blanton. Siblings: Doris Shaffer and Glen Morefield Grandchildren: Kari Aspenleiter, Michelle (Mike) Evans, Melanie (Jason) Sitz, Jamie (Mark) Mallia, Doug (Michelle) Blanton, Amy Blanton, Craig (Cheri) Blanton, Ginger (Dave) Hohf, Joshua Blanton and Carrie (Larry) Dorsey. Great Grandchildren: MaKenna Kunnath (Justin), Maya, Gavin & Cora Evans, Jason (Lyndsey), Brandon (Sarah), Victor (Mary) & Elijah Sitz, Tre & Jabin Mallia, Liam & Delila Blanton, Addie & Kate Hofh and Hannah & Dannah Dorsey, Mira & Quinn. Great Great Grandchildren: Jason, Mason, Jonah, Owen, Ember Sitz and Colter Moran. She was preceded in death by her Parents Charles and Mary Ellen Morefield and Stepmother Virginia Morefield. Siblings: Robert, Joseph, Charles III, Luther and Lorene Morefield and Isabel Carrier. Grandson: Curtis Aspenleiter and Son-in-Law: James Wagner. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. at Young Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Visitation will be held prior to service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pastor Drake Phillips will officiate. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. To leave a message of comfort visit www.younggilbertfuneralhome.com

Kathleen Morefield Blanton

March 1, 1932 - October 24, 2025