Blanche S. Almond

Blanche Speight Almond, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Blanche was born June 30, 1927, in Stanly County to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Almond; brothers, Ray, Gad, Ruel, C.J., Earl, and Max; sisters, Bernice Burleson and Helen Teeter.

Blanche was a graduate of Endy High school and a faithful and lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She also served many years as a volunteer with Hospice of Stanly County.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located at 17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro, North Carolina. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm officiated by Dr. Rev. Shad Hicks. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Survivors include daughters, Merle Brooks (Don), Reba Funderburk (Del), and Sheila Sikes; brother, Keith Speight (Sue); 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Almond family.