Betty Jean (Miles) Blaylock beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Feb. 20, 2024, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her loving faithful husband of 57 years, Frank Wayne Blaylock. Betty was born on Feb. 19, 1947, in Durham, N.C., daughter of James Pleasants Miles, Sr. and Estelle Currin Miles. Wayne and Betty were previous residents of Durham, N.C. then relocated to Radford. Betty was a loving remarkable woman of warmth and strength cherished by all her family and friends. Betty loved baking, catering, crafting, and most of all being a grandmother.
She is survived by her brothers, James Pleasants Miles, Jr of Durham, N.C. and Robert Miles of Rome, Ga.; son, Christopher Scott Blaylock of Radford, Va.; grandchildren, Austin Blaylock of High Point, N.C., Alayna Blaylock of High Point, N.C., Josie Blaylock of Radford, Drew Blaylock of Topeka, Kan., Dakota Blaylock of Valley Center, Kan., and Miles Blaylock of Hutchinson, Kan.; and great grandson, Braxton Wayne Blaylock of Topeka, Kan.
To honor Betty’s request, no formal funeral services will be held. A private family gathering in celebration of Betty’s life was held for family and friends Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at the family residence.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Virginia is honored to be caring for the Blaylock Family. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
