Carrie L. Blanchard

Carrie Louise Blanchard, age 72, of Eaton Rapids (formerly of Onondaga), went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2020. Carrie was born in Lansing on November 24, 1947, the daughter of Charles and Arlene (Doxtador) Higelmire.
She worked several years at Eaton Stamping and Ole School Apartments in Eaton Rapids. She enjoyed cooking and watching her grandchildren.
Carrie is survived by her husband, Franklin James Blanchard; daughter, Tia (Jason) Bartley of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Amber Bartley of Eaton Rapids, Erica (Brandon) Holt of Grand Rapids; great-grandson, Cavan Bartley of Eaton Rapids; brothers, Dennis (Sue) Higelmire of
Onondaga, David (Linda) Higelmire of Rives Junctions and Steve (Kathy) Higelmire of Three Rivers. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Higelmire Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Carrie. Online condolences may be placed at millsfuneral.com.