Blanda Marie Jones was born March 30, 1924 in West Virginia to Gordon Bailey and Anna Himes. Blanda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was active in her church and her faith and she loved to quilt. Blanda is survived daughter, Barbie Exendine of Las Vegas, NV and her son, Roger Jones of Tulsa, OK. She was blessed with four grandchildren: Brian, Dee, Shanny, Roger Paul, and many great grandchildren. Blanda was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Paul.