Blanchie Colvin Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Blanchie Colvin of Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Blanchie Colvin to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Blanchie is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Blanchie's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Colvin and Parilee Colvin; and her siblings, Eddie Colvin, Jewel Colvin and Elaine Grossie.
She is survived by: her siblings, Hewell Colvin (Joyce) of Rock Island, Robert Colvin (VonCille) of Rock Island and Issac Colvin (Elsie) of Lauderhill, FL; and her close friend Bernice Brown. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. (3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at the Chippannock Cemetery (4205 30th St, Rock Island, IL 61201).
