Catherine (LeGwin) Blanchard

Catherine LeGwin Blanchard, 96, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

She was born October 10, 1929, in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late LeRoy LeGwin and Ruby Wiggs LeGwin.  Mrs. Blanchard was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Ward Blanchard; and her brothers L.C. LeGwin, Jr. and Joe LeGwin.

Mrs. Blanchard was a life-long member of Wallace Presbyterian Church where she served throughout the years in numerous ministries. She was a proud and avid DAR member for many years and served various offices.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her daughter Julie B. Case of Wallace; son William David Blanchard and wife Jennifer of Rose Hill; grandchildren, Kristen Case Barber and husband Zack, Lauren Case, Peyton Blanchard, Dylan Blanchard, Abigail Blanchard; great-grandchildren, Zachary Loner, Case Loner, Bailey Case and Bryson Barber; special friend Stacy Alan Wells of Wallace; her faithful companion ”Zoey”  and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved her dearly.

Catherine was a loving mother and caring grandmother who loved her family with all her heart.  She was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace; and to those who knew her, “an instrument of God’s love on this earth.”  After high school Catherine attended nursing school at Watts Hospital in Durham where she earned her nursing degree.  Catherine had a servant’s heart and loved helping others.  She was an avid NC State fan and loved playing bridge with her bridge club ladies.  Catherine had a special place in her heart for children. She was the ‘grandmother of the neighborhood’ and children gathered at her house for love, nurturing and ice cream.  Catherine was a special lady who loved unconditionally and was always willing to help others. She will surely be missed but never forgotten. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.  on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Wallace Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Robert Lapp officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, one hour prior to the service inside Currie Hall at the church.

Buril will follow the funeral service on Thursday at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace.

The family would like to thank Catherine's special caregivers Belinda Alford of Harrells and Billie Shackleford of Burgaw for all the love and care you gave to Catherine.  

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Wallace Presbyterian Church, PO Box 717, Wallace, NC 28466, or the Children's Home Society of NC, PO Box 14608 Greensboro, NC 27415.

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