Selma – Lynette Avery Blakeslee, age 73, passed away Monday December 13, 2021 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. She was born on December 1, 1948 to the late Carl and Mildred Orrell Avery. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by son, Joseph Christopher Monroe.
A funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home on Sunday December 19, 2021 at 2 PM. The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 PM to 2 PM. Burial will follow the service in Selma Memorial Garden.
Mrs. Blakeslee is survived by husband of 17 years, Terry Blakeslee of Selma; daughter, Jaime Monroe – Paschall and husband Robert of Clayton; sister, Linda Matthews of Birmingham, AL; daughter in law, Shannon Monroe; grandchildren, Tyler Monroe of Knightdale, John Monroe of Knightdale, James Paschall of Cullowhee.
Mrs. Blakeslee was an avid fisher, boater, and an incredible natural cook.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Parrishfh.com
