Blanche Lomax Washington , of Woodford Virginia, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Elaine at the age of 90 on February 7th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Boyd Wesley Washington, her mother and father, Blanche Lomax Brown and Horace Lomax, and three siblings - Walter Lomax, Horace W. Lomax, and Bernice Branch. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Elaine Washington, of Chesapeake, VA and son and daughter-in-law Drs. Boyd Vindell and Kimberly Washington, of Baton Rouge, LA. and her sister in law Doris L. Lomax of Washington, DC. She is also survived by four grandchildren - Dr. Kristine Karvonen (Michael Liu) of Seattle, WA, Dr. Kayla Karvonen (Michael Fuad), of San Francisco, CA, Taylor Washington of Baton Rouge, and Riley Washington, of New York City, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Blanche attended Union High School, in Bowling Green, Virginia graduating in 1950. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in elementary education from Virginia Union University in 1954. She graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1976 with a masters degree in early childhood education.

She married her high school sweetheart, Boyd Wesley Washington in 1956.

Blanche was a pillar of her community and a champion of education. She served in the Caroline county school system for 42 years as a teacher, Title I Coordinator, and as Principal of Bowling Green Primary School. She also served on the Caroline County School Board for 8 years, chairing that body in 2002 and 2007. Her mantra was "Every child can learn - they just need a teacher that cares about them." She was passionate about her community and service. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a member of Welcome Chapter 129 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as its Worthy Matron from 1986-1988.

Blanche's greatest passion was her faith and her relationship with God. For her it was both a strength and comfort. She often quoted Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." She lived a righteous life and was blessed by God. She served at Long Branch Baptist Church faithfully over 50 years in several capacities. She was church clerk, sunday school teacher, deaconess, and treasurer. For Blanche, personal service was worship.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Long Branch Baptist Church, 14297 Long Branch Rd, Woodford, VA 22580, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The service will also be broadcast virtually via the following web address https://tinyurl.com/funeral-washington . COVID protocols will be observed during this homegoing celebration. Condolences, cards, and flowers, may be sent to A. L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408.