Justina Joy Blanton, age 55 of Mount Vernon died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Mount Vernon Community Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1966, in Mount Gilead, to Billy and Betty (Daniel) Blanton.
In addition to her mother Betty Blanton of Cardington, Justina is survived by her brothers Joseph (Karen) Blanton of Cardington and their daughter Andrea Blanton, and James Blanton of Mount Gilead and his children Jordan Hayes and Dustin Blanton; several great nieces and nephews.
Justina loved the water and being in it. She also enjoyed watching cartoons and listening to soothing music. If Justina knew you, she would have the best time with you laughing and carrying on.
Justina was preceded in death by her father Billy Ray Blanton.
The Blanton family will hold a private family service.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Hospice of Morrow County.
Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Blanton family with Justina's final wishes.
Those wishing to share a memory of Justina or to express a condolence to the family may do so by visiting www.gompffh.com.