Alora Jade Blanton of Rutherfordton, NC was born July 16, 2016 to Jarita Francis and Tyson Blanton both of Rutherfordton, NC. She departed this life on March 23, 2023, at Children Levine of Charlotte, NC. She attended North Shelby School. She was always a loving and very happy Lil girl. She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Gerry Francis Sr. and her two great aunts, Shameka Miller and Angie Ervin. Alora leaves to cherish her fond memories; her mother, Jarita Francis, father, Tyson Blanton, her sister, Glorielle Blanton, grandparents, Mashanda Miller of Rutherfordton, NC, Laverne Burton of Marion, NC, Marlon Francis (Amanda) of Spindale, NC, Darren Blanton of Rutherfordton, NC, great grandparents, Mary Miller of Spindale, NC, Roseleen Francis of Spindale, NC, Cora Logan of Rutherfordton, NC, a special great aunt, Dorothy (Dot) Littlejohn of Forest City, NC, six aunts, Kagi Francis, Tiamara Francis, Myia Francis, Ava Francis, Brianna Lloyd, Shamyah Shaw, six uncles, Devon Francis, Garris Francis, Shaquille Francis, Marlin Francis, Keaton Deviney, D.J. Blanton, six cousins, Amir McCoy, Maxx Francis, Jayden Fernanders, Dailyn Jimerson, Kennedy Davenport and Cayson Hopkins. Service Saturday, April 1, 2023 2:00 PM New Bethel A.M.E Zion Church Forest City, NC 28043 Pastor Keith Lipsey