Mary Emily Blanchett Lange

Mary Emily Blanchett Lange, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late Earl F. Lange, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Savannah Heights Living Center in McCormick. She was born in Calhoun Falls, SC to the late Robert P. and Lilly Belle Castleman Blanchett. Mrs. Lange retired from Burlington Industries after many years of service and was a devoted member of the Calhoun Falls Methodist Church. She was also very active member of the Willing Worker's Club of Calhoun Falls. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert P. Blanchett, Jr. and a sister, Vera Belle Moore. Mrs. Lange is survived by her son, Larry E. Lange and his wife Ramona of Abbeville; a daughter, Cathy B. Jacks and her husband Rev. Steve Jacks of Fort Mill; a sister, Lois Baughman of Batesburg, SC; three grandchildren, Deena Simmons, Emily Herron and Stephanie Taylor; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:30PM on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00PM, Sunday, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steve Jacks officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Lange, may be sent to Abbeville Meals on Wheels, 101 Center Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Lange. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Lange family.