Ethel "Hamlin" Bledsoe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rose Hill, Virginia Ethel Hamlin Bledsoe, age 83, of Rose Hill, VA passed away peacefully at her home Monday, May, 31, 2021. She had lived in several states, Maryland, Tennessee and Wyoming, but most loved her Smith Kentucky Home. She loved to garden and can vegetables when harvest time came. It was that simple joy that brought a smile to her. Along with assuring that when family came in to visit, biscuits and gravy were on the breakfast menu. Ethel is preceded in death by her former husband Billy Earl Bledsoe; her parents, Floyd and Jennie Hamlin; her brothers Brady (Margaret) Hamlin, Howard Hamlin, Jess Hamlin and Arnold Hamlin; her sisters, Edith (Charlie) Hensley, Frances (Curt) Smith, Oma Hamlin, and Macy Hamlin; her father and mother-in-law, Ora and Everett Bledsoe. Ethel is survived by her son, Billy Ray Bledsoe; her daughter, Michelle Hunley; five grandsons, Justin Bledsoe, Chad Bledsoe, Dylan (Tori) Bledsoe, Jacob Hunley and Joseph Hunley; three great-granddaughters, Haley, Mariah, Acacia (Trista) Bledsoe; two great-grandsons, Eastyn and Asher Bledsoe; two brothers, Jack (Pat) Hamlin and JR (Virginia) Long; two sisters, Stella (Coy) Mounce and Dora (Randy) Fee; special sister-in-law Gladys Wren and beloved niece Oma Stapleton; a multitude of nieces and nephews, whom all loved Aunt Ethel’s cooking. Visitation will be held Friday, June 4, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. at Praise and Worship Center, 224 Wilder Peak Dr., Rose Hill, VA 24281. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. with minister Eddie Hamlin officiating. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Adam Yeary and staff of Western Lee Clinic, as well as Rose Hill Pharmacy and Caris Hospice, Belinda and Ashley. A memorial video has been created for family and friends at: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2MDGST87Z8YCQ2QP You may go online to view the obituary, sign the guest registry, or leave the family a condolence at www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bledsoe.

Ethel "Hamlin" Bledsoe

February 9, 1938 - May 31, 2021