Elise Jackson Blakely Obituary in Clinton at Child’s Funeral Home

Obituary For Elise Jackson Blakely

Mrs. Elise Jackson Blakely, age 83, of Emerald Circle Clinton; joined her Heavenly Father on August 16, 2022.

Born on June 5, 1939 to the late Con Lee and Lala Jackson; Mrs. Elise was raised and educated in Laurens County. She was a dedicated member to New Bethel AME Church family and Order of Eastern Star. A graduate from Bell Street High School, Mrs. Blakely continued her education by graduating from Piedmont Technical College, Lander University and University of South Carolina. She served her community in education for over thirty years.

Those that will always remember her love are her daughters: Gwendolyn, Gena, Jacquelyn, and Alicia Blakely and her son: Oliver Theodore Blakey Jr.; one brother: Johnny (Mirian) Jackson; three sisters: Sarah Sanders, Willie Mae Darby, and Mabel Kerns; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The services for Mrs. Elise Jackson Blakey was held August 20, 2022 - in the New Bethel AME Church, Clinton and her final resting place in the church cemetery.

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Sending words of comfort and prayers to the family for the loss of their mother and grandmother. Tandi Watson Fortier

Sis Blakely and I traveled to a District Meeting for the Order of the Eastern Star in Honea Path. I looked forward to our ride together and learn from her wisdom as a "seasoned" Matron since that year was my first year as a Matron. Praise God for allowing Sis Blakely to be a part of my life! What a wonderful legacy Sis Blakely has left for generations within her family and the community. God's Peace and Blessings to the family always, ~Michelle Geter

Mrs. Blakely was my second grade teacher during the 1989-1990 school year. She was a strict teacher, but I knew she cared for her students. That school year, I began attending New Bethel AME Church. Seeing her at church made me think I was seeing a superstar. When I was in high school, she was still interested in my education; she took me to testing sites to apply for scholarships. What she may not have had the opportunity in knowing is that I have four education degrees—one of which being a Doctor of Educational Leadership. Her early influence in my life has shaped who I am today, and I am eternally grateful.
Kawana N. Dobbins Israel, Ed.D.