Blanche Helen Finley

Blanche Helen Finley of Aberdeen died on Monday, May 24 at Sterling Care Riverside. She was 94. Born in Ashe County, NC she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mattie (Wyatt) Blevins and wife of the late William F. Finley. A homemaker, Mrs. Finley had spent some time working for Bata Shoe Company. A longtime member of the Darlington VFW, she enjoyed walking the Havre de Grace Promenade, singing and playing the guitar. She especially enjoyed gardening and had won the Aberdeen Beatification Award. She is survived by her children, Sandy Finley of Aberdeen and Richard Finley and his wife Linda of Havre de Grace; grandson, Jeremiah Michael Finley; great grandchildren, Cameron, Mariah and Ciara; great great grandchildren, Lillyan and Joey, Jr. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sons, William “Steve” and Billie Dean Finley and her 10 siblings. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 29 from 10-11am at Calvary Baptist Church, 206 E Courtland Pl., Bel Air, MD 21014 where a funeral service will begin at 11:00am.