Blanche BuffingtonKnoxville, TNBlanche Buffington, aged 88, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1929 in Loudon, TN, the daughter of the late James and Cora Hardy of Loudon, TN. Blanche had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of New Beginnings Christian Community Fellowship where she enjoyed many outings with her senior church group. She was an avid traveler and thoroughly enjoyed her many travels where she visited most of the 50 states.Blanche was predeceased by her husband, James E. Buffington; her daughter, Carol Y. Baker; sons-in law, Thomas Baker, Sr., Reggie Simpson, Sr. and Steve Bewley, Jr.; her three brothers, Claude, Frank and Henry Hardy; and three sisters, Susie Hampton, Willie Mae Beasley and Helen Bates. Blanche is survived by her son Larry Buffington of Knoxville; and daughters, Dolores Bewley, Waldorf, MD and Teresa Buffington Simpson, Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 12:30 PM to 1 PM at Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, 4027 Papermill Drive, NW, Knoxville TN 37909 where Derick Wakefield is the Pastor, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1 PM, Dr. Valentino McNeal officiating. The final resting place will be on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:30 AM at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy). Services will conclude with a white dove release.Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Buffington's guestbook can be signed online at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.