Blanton, Athelene Oney, 89, of Lakeland, passed away on May 27, 2020. Athelene was a loving wife, great mother and devoted grandmother. She was an active member of Christina Park Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Burnette H Blanton; sister, Pauline Picklesimer; and daughter-in-law, Rachel Burns Blanton. Athelene is survived by her loving family, sons, William Blanton and Thomas (Debra) Blanton; grandchildren, Elizabeth Nicole Blanton and Emily Rose Blanton. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.