Blannie Franklin Moore Harrington

Blannie Franklin Moore Harrington, 104 of Sanford passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

She was born in Cary, NC on July 18, 1918, daughter of the late Maggie Cooper Franklin and James Madison Franklin. Blannie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Sanford, where she served many capacities including volunteering in the Church office for fifteen years, a Charter Member of the Hymns and Hers Choir, a member of the Triple L Club, and served as secretary of the Fidelis Sunday School Class for many years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William M Moore of 45 years, her second husband William H. Harrington of 19 years.

Mrs Harrington is survived by daughters, Nancy Moore and husband John of Atlanta, GA, and Linda Keller and husband Buddy of Sanford; step-daughter Susan Poe and husband Marion; step sons, Bruce Harrington and wife Barbara, and Don Harrington and wife Joan; eight grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to FirstHealth Hospice, PO Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

The family would like to thank the staff of Parkview Retirement Center and FirstHealth Hospice for their care and compassion.