Ila Blanchard died on Jan. 9, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Reynoldson Baptist Church Cemetery, Gates, N.C., with the Rev. Cody Brinkley officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.