Vivian Blanton

Vivian Henson Blanton, age 68, of Ellenboro, NC, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at her residence after an extended illness.
Vivian was born August 20, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Phillip Luther Henson and Jessie Rice Henson. She worked as a Battery Filler at Cone Mills and the Haynes Plant. She enjoyed water skiing and growing plants. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Jerry Ronald Blanton; one sister, Andrea Tucker and one brother, Spence Dale Henson.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Greene and his wife, Donna, of Ellenboro and Todd Greene of Mooresboro; four brothers, Steve Henson of Gaffney, SC, Hoyle Henson of Rutherfordton, Doug Henson and Randy Henson both of Forest City; two sisters Mary Ann Burgess of Forest City and Linda Sue Reid of Mooresboro. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.