Mrs. Valancia Blanton

October 15, 1983 - July 20, 2021

BLANTON, Mrs. Valancia - Age 38, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Skilled Care in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Mrs. Blanton will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Monday, July 26, 2021 from 12:00PM-6:00PM. Ms. Valencia Q’Shawn Blanton was born October 15, 1983 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Fay Dotson-Blanton and Virgil Blanton. Valencia was a resident of Flint and attended Flint Public Schools. She moved to Centerline, MI where she started her family. Valencia enjoyed drawing, braiding and listening to music. She was a silly person that loved watching The Simpsons and Family Guy. Valencia loved fast food, she disliked wearing clothes or shoes, lol. “Lenny Pooh” as she was passionately called always wore one hoop earrings an done small earring. Valencia will truly be missed. Ms. Valencia Q’shawn Blanton leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Alicia Blanton; 2 sons, Amere Blanton and Calvin Washington Jr.; step-mother, Eugenia Blanton; 5 sisters, Andrea Cordero, Ina Blanton, Katrina Blanton, Sade Blanton and Alatrize Cade; 6 brothers, L’Purdis (Esha) Dotson, Scott Dotson, Erick Blanton, Michael Jackson Sr., Wesley Jackson Sr. and Terry Settle Sr.; 9 nices, Shawnese, Chante, Chanterri, Aziza, Savannah, Chadyn, Lakesia, Angel and Erynn; 9 nephews, Stephen Jr. Scott Jr., Terrion, Ahmard Jr., Erick, Marquell Jr., Terry Jr. and Jordan; a host of aunts including special aunt, Doris; a host of uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Calvin Washington Sr., Nina Keller, and childhood friend, Shydise Jennings. Ms. Blanton was preceded in death by her parents, Fay Dotson-Blanton and Virgil Blanton; grandmother, Ewell Dotson; and brother, Stephen Dotson Jr. The family would like to express special thanks to SKLD Nursing Facility of Bloomfield Hills, MI, the father of her children, Calvin Washington Sr. for all you love and support.