Mary Chappell Blanchard, 82, of the 3500 block of Whaleyville Blvd. passed away November 16, 2012. She was born in Perquimans County, NC and lived in Suffolk over 60 years. She was the daughter of the late Linford Chappell and Sarah Skinner Chappell Griffin and stepfather, Wallace E. Griffin, Sr. She was the widow of Raymond "Doc" Blanchard. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Charles Russell Chappell, Robert Preston Chappell, James L. Chappell, Sr., and Wallace E. Griffin, Jr.

Mary was an active member of Suffolk Christian Church. She was a teacher and past president of the West Memorial Bible Class; past Circle leader, and long time Devotional leader; and member of the Care and Concern Outreach Ministries. Mary served twice as past President of the Lakeview Heights Garden Club. She was an active member of the Suffolk Woman's Club, member of the Suffolk Christian Womans' Connection, and former member of Janus Society of the Khedive Temple.

Suvivors include her son, Randell Blanchard and wife, Robin; sister, Bessie Griffin Parker and husband, Peter; sister-in-law, Marjorine Chappell, Sheila Chappell, Jeanette Griffin all of Suffolk, and Florine Chappell of Charlotte, NC; many nieces and nephews; and special cousin, Daisy Perry.

A graveside service will be Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Michael D. Halley and John Christmas officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of fellowship following the service for an hour at Suffolk Christian Church in the Baraca Classroom. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.