Faye Murray Blanton, age 82, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 9, 2024.

She was born October 19, 1941, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Odell and Lucille Clark Murray.  Faye was also preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 39 years Charles Dewey Blanton; their daughter Melba Jean Wheeler; their son John Timothy Blanton; granddaughter Amberly Jackson; grandson Brandon Houston; sister Melba JoAnn "Tot" Shivar; brother David "Bud" Murray and special sister-in-law Faye Foy Powell.

Mrs. Faye was a long-time member of Peniel PFWB Church where she served as long as her health permitted.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son Charles Blanton, Jr and wife Melinda of Wallace; her daughter Nancy Blanton Jackson and husband James of Wallace; grandchildren Carl Wheeler and wife Melissa, Sandra Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, Brandy Wheeler, Amanda Poindexter and husband Steven, Bradley Blanton and wife Rebecca, Aaron Blanton and wife Ashley and Blake Jackson and wife Abigail;  great grandchildren MacKenzie, Kaylee, Braylon, Ethan, Mason , Nicholas, Addison, Ashlyn, Chloe and Easton; brother Ronnie Murray and wife Lola; daughter-in-law Kay Blanton; step grandchildren Sabrina Register and Todd Derby; step great-grandchildren Caleb Parker and Dakota Register; special friend James Dowtin; Faye's precious baby and canine companion "Gracie"; numerous extended family and friends that loved her dearly.

Faye was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister who was loved by everyone that knew her.  She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was family.   Being a diligent homemaker and great cook, Faye filled her home with love and welcomed all who entered.  Faye was "Mama" not only to her children but to many children throughout the years.  With a heart full of love, she was always putting others before herself.  Faye was a woman of uncommon character and to those who knew her, "an instrument of God's love on this earth."  She was a great caregiver and had a heart full of compassion.   Faye's love for Jesus was a wonderful example to her children and to all who knew her.  She touched many lives throughout her life. She will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m.  on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Joseph Tew and James Jackson officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home between the hours of 12 Noon and 1:00 p.m. on Friday.

Burial will follow the service at Peniel Cemetery, Willard, NC.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace.