Lila S. Blakley

Lila S. Blakley Pickens, South Carolina Lila S. Blakley, age 91, loving wife to the late Jerry L. Blakley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. Born on July 22, 1934, in Pickens County, South Carolina, Mrs. Lila was the cherished daughter of the late Elighue and Minnie Southerland. Her life was a steadfast testimony to her faith. She was a devoted servant of Jesus Christ, known for her unwavering strength as a Christian woman and her heartfelt dedication as a prayer warrior. Mrs. Lila’s loving smile could brighten any room, and she embodied the true meaning of unconditional love as a mother. She treasured her family deeply, especially her children and grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. Mrs. Lila is survived by her children, Pam Newsome of Williamston, Susan Davis of Pickens, Rena Hughes of Greenville, and Michael Blakley (Lois) of Anderson; 9 grandchildren, Sherry Stone (Mark), Terena Goss (Jeff), Jeff Newsome (Tasha), Jason Davis (Tracy), Tony Blakley, Jennifer Clark (Chad), Joshua Davis (Tara), Crystal Green (Dustin), and Austin Blakley (Olivia); 17 great-grandchildren, Lauren Liberty, Megan Patton, Reagan Cothran, Matthew Goss, Brianna Newsome, Kaitlyn Davis, Ashley Davis, Hunter Goss, Emerson Blakley, Kaylee Cothran, Kenley Blakley, Fischer Newsome, Lillie Davis, McCaylan Clark, Aiden Blakley-Green, Tanner Clark, and Remi Blakley; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Colton Liberty, Vera Kate Liberty, Logan Baldwin, and Lyla Patton; and sisters, Hazel Autry, Barbara Yount, and Thelma Collinsworth. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Blakley was predeceased by her siblings, Jerry Southerland, Annie Catron, Alvin Southerland, Calvin Southerland, Dorothy Hudson, Leota Moore, Johnny Southerland, and Brandon Southerland; and sons-in-law, Bob Newsome, Sammy Davis, and Danny Hughes. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the sanctuary of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Pickens with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 PM. The burial will be private at Graceland Cemetery West. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Lila’s honor may be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Mission Fund, 830 Country Club Rd, Pickens, SC 29671. The family will be at the home of Susan Davis. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Blakley family.

Lila S. Blakley

July 22, 1934 - December 3, 2025