Arbutus Marie Blount, age 98, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was a member of the Cross Connection Church in Bushnell, FL. Arbutus was a past President of Ladies Auxiliary at South Sarasota Church of God.
She is predeceased by husband Charles Leonard Blount Jr. and daughter Virginia Viola Marshall.
She is survived by her Daughter: Lucinda Marie Lasker (Barry), of Bushnell, FL. Seven grandchildren: Donnie Marshall Jr. (Kim) of Bushnell, FL, Brian Marshall (Becky), of Bushnell, FL, Nicole Johnson (Andrew), of Bradenton, FL, Stacy Ford (Tom), of Sumterville, FL, Connie Healy (Ken), of Sarasota, FL, Lauren Van Den Boogaard (Kevin), of Sarasota, FL, and Matthew Lasker, of Bushnell, FL. Thirteen great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.
A service will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00) in Purcell Chapel. Officiating the service will be Mr. Dalton Marshall. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory - Purcell Chapel, 114 W. Noble Ave., Bushnell, FL
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