Blanche Owens Soape, 95, of Orange passed away Monday, December 12, 2011.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Old Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Claybar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Soape was born in Panola County on January 21, 1916 to William Meredith and Minnie Dora Duncan Owens. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church, a wonderful cook, enjoyed crocheting, sewing and fishing but most of all she loved taking care of her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, W.B. "Dick" Soape; son, William Don Soape; grandson, Casey L. Soape; sister, Laverne Dorris and brother, James Owens.
Mrs. Soape is survived by her daughter, Dixie Kelley of Vidor and grandchildren, Donald Wayne Coon, Ricky Coon, both of Vidor, George Soape of Vinton, LA, Paula Thompson and husband, Bill of Iowa, LA and Wendy Soape of Vinton, LA. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Grashot and daughter-in-law, Pauline L. Soape of Vinton, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cove Baptist Church, 1005 Dupont Dr, Orange, TX, 77630 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.