Jeanette Evon Blades, age 70, of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday morning December 31, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.
Born September 14, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the daughter of the late James & Irene (Kirk) Kirby.
She was retired, having worked for many years as a CNA at the former Elsie Dreyer Nursing Home, and later the Brookville Healthcare Center, she had also worked at KMart. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing bingo, watching Food Network on TV, and spending time with her grandchildren. .
Survivors include two children, a daughter, Tonya (Steve) Blades of Cedar Grove, Indiana, a son, Jimmy (Brittany) Blades of Everton, Indiana; four grandchildren, Tyler (Katie) Blades, Jaime Blades, Brandon Blades, and Bailey Blades; two great-grandchildren, Bristol Blades and Lucas Blades; two brothers, Len Kirby of Cincinnati, Ohio and Paul Jackson of Clarksville, Indiana, as well as many nieces & nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Blades who died in 2002.
Family & friends may visit from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Deacon Steve Tsuleff will officiate the Funeral Services at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Blades family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
