Rudell McClain Blalock, 96, of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was born in Sedalia, Kentucky on October 12, 1924 to the late Stanford and Wattye Stone McClain. Rudell was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and former member of the Paducah Garden Club. She enjoyed playing Bridge, traveling and spending the summers in Cape Cod. Rudell loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Lawson and husband, Rick, of Nashville, Tennessee; son, Dr. W. Stanford Blalock of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Katherine Jones, Matthew Braman, Jennifer Kolkema and Annie Blalock; four great grandchildren, Evan Jones, Nicholas Jones, Carter Jones and Kaden Kolkema, and several nieces and nephews.
Rudell was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Neal Blalock; sister, Virginia Stacey and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with The Rev. Charles Uhlik officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to, American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave., Suite 4, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
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