Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me
Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart."
Contributor: Cathy Babb (49526393)6/17/2022
Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart."
Contributor: Cathy Babb (49526393)6/17/2022
Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me
Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart."
Contributor: Cathy Babb (49526393)6/17/2022
Mildred Spencer Blake, 96, of Las Vegas, suffered a fall and passed, returning to stardust, in the evening Wednesday, May 6, 2015, her loving and devoted daughters and kitties by her side. A star fell on Alabama, April 6, 1919, when Mildred was born to Martha and James Abbott in Troy, Ala. Mildred always thought of her childhood on the family farm as idyllic, a childhood shared with seven beloved siblings. In time, the Abbotts moved from their country farm to one in the city, Phenix City, Ala., where Mildred earned her license as a cosmetologist. Being the beauty she was (and remained), Mildred was crowned Miss Phenix City of 1937. Soon after, fate brought her together with Albert Blake, and it was, as it's said, love at first sight. Mildred and Albert shared a loving life for 64 years, producing two daughters, Gerrie and Dannie. In 1951, Albert left his family in Columbus, Ga., to enter the gaming business in Las Vegas, bringing his wife and girls out west in early 1952. Ever gracious, Mildred, one of the last of the true southern belles, made life as beautiful as she could for her loved ones. She loved roughing it, too, rock hounding with Al and friends, then relaxing in her gardens, tending flowers and cacti. An immensely talented woman, life changed utterly for Mildred when she discovered china painting and, later, doll making at the senior center, leaving a wall in her studio lined with prize ribbons. She always said she was most happy, most at peace, with her paints and porcelains, listening to Robert Goulet. Granddaughter Amanda wrote "Grandmama is, was, one thing and one thing only to me: love. She had great love for people, animals, plants, humor and I could go on" She speaks for all of us left behind. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Al; and infant granddaughter, Jennifer. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Gerrie Blake of Las Vegas, and Dannie Blake of Fresno, Calif; granddaughters, Joslyn Thomason of Fresno, and Amanda Thomason of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Francis and Ashley Corgiat; great-great-grandchildren, Summer, Nicholas, Annika, and Avary; along with several nieces, nephews and countless friends who adored her. There are no services scheduled. Found in Mildred's desk was this clipping: "So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart."
Contributor: Cathy Babb (49526393)6/17/2022
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