Annabelle Blake, 96, Alfordsville

Annabelle Blake, 96, of Alfordsville, Ind., passed away at 9:56 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at her home.

She was born February 12, 1928, in Shoals to the late Edward and Louise (Johnson) Holt.

Annabelle married Leland Lester Blake on February 16, 1946, and he preceded her in death on October 9, 1984.

Annabelle was a member of Alfordsville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening, and bird-watching. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Lester Blake; parents, Edward and Louise Holt; siblings, Bob Holt, Bernice Beecher, and Virginia Earl; great-grandson, Jalen Blake.

Annabelle is survived by her children, Dennis (Joanne) Blake of Jasper, Frank (Judy) Blake of Greenfield, Kermit (Gale) Blake of Bradenton, Florida, Joyce (Mark) Shelton of Bedford, Randy (Patty) Blake, John (Glenda) Blake, and Roger (Letha) Blake, all of Alfordsville; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Wayne (Sue) Holt and Joann Hall, both of Mitchell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the Alfordsville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alfordsville Cemetery. 

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com

Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is honored to serve the family of Annabelle Blake.