Mrs. Blonnie Hailey Livingston Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Blonnie Hailey Livingston

Blonnie Hailey Livingston, born on May 29. 1939 to the late Walter and Gradie Hailey in Anson County, was called home early Saturday morning July 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the second of 6 children.

She graduated from West Ansonville High School in 1956 and went on to Winton Salem where she went to school and received an associate degree in barbering. Her first job was in 1957 in Albemarle. After 6 months she then came to Wadesboro to cut hair. Then in 1959 she found a spot at Esquire Barbershop in Monroe. She became a master barber being one of the first female barbers in the community which was a heavily male dominated field. Her words were “I was brave enough to try it”. In 1963, she moved to the Winchester neighborhood, gaining word of mouth popularity, the men were pleased with her barbering services. In 1977 she took a different path and went to Charlotte to teach her craft; it didn’t last. Everybody missed her. This time she returned as owner of Blonnie's Barber Shop. It was in fact a long-time customer that was the sponsor of her grand retirement party.

Being the believer she was she never let her job interfere with her love of God. She joined Saron Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. After leaving home she became a devoted member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. There she served on the usher board and in the choir.

Life then took her to Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church for a short stent before settling at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under the grand leadership of Rev. W. W. Williams where she rallied to become active with all organizations she could. With her husband Harrison becoming deacon she naturally became deaconess. She became President of that organization and regularly enjoyed the Ministers & Deacons Wives and Widows auxiliary. She served as President for this as well. She was also president of the missionary board, choir member and Sunday school teacher. Blonnie tirelessly worked with the soup kitchen feeding the community's homeless along with working the coat and parking lot ministry. She was a Zion delegate as well with the State General Baptist Convention. She recently received an honor for 40+ years of Service to the Women’s Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Auxiliary for the same organization.

Never forgetting her start, she would always return to Saron on occasion for fellowship.

If she could leave us with a quote, it would be “Listening is just as important as talking”. Those words will be cherished by her dearest Harrison of 44 years of the home; Her stepchildren Doris and Pierre Livingston of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Cynthia of Polkton; 2 brothers, Nathel of Wingate and Cecil (Bonnie) of Monroe; one sister-in-law, Edith of Kannapolis; 3 grandchildren, Lamont (Kim) of Monroe and London (Kia) of Concord; Marcus of Buffalo, NY; one God-daughter, Della Scales Gill (Shelton) of Canton, GA; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 God-Grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbors and FRIENDS!

She had 2 brothers, Walter (Walt) and Robert (Bobby), a stepdaughter, Marilyn and a step-grandson Michael who proceeded her in death.

A Special thank you is extended to her sisters in love, Shirley Hailey and Linda Parker and her nieces and great nieces who were at her beck and call. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff of Atrium @ Home, Hospice Palliative Care, Grace Senior Center and Levine Cancer Center for the care given during her final tenure here.

The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, August 2, 2024, 1:00pm, Smith’s Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.

The Livingston and Hailey families will greet family and friends on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 12:30-1:00pm and at all other times at the family residence.

The public viewing for Mrs. Livingston will be on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 3:00-6:00pm, Smith's Funeral Home, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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My sincerest condolences to Doris, Pierre and their father. Praying for you all!🙏🏾

Dotty Carr

I will truly miss seeing the beautiful face of my cousin who had such a sweet, loving spirit. I will always remember the trips they made to Aunt Fay's house when I was a child and our conversations on the phone as adults. Keeping Harry and the rest of the family in prayer.
Vanessa and Norman Hargrove

Please Accept our Sincere Condolences on the Passing of your Loved One.
🙏🏾 Jesse & Dara Campbell 🙏🏾

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Hailey and Livingston family.Reba Covington and Family.

Sending my condolences to the family . Love Leann

Prayers and condolences to the Hailey/Livingston family. Rest in peace sweet lady. We love you Mrs Blonnie! Judy Hardison and the Dean/ Hardison family🙏🙏. ❤️

Prayers and condolences to the Livingston/Hailey family. We loved Mrs Bonnie. She was definitely a very special lady. Rest in paradise sweet lady. The Dean/Hardison family.🙏🙏❤️

Prayers and condolences to the Livingston and Hailey family. Cash family

Our condolences to the family. Richard and Claretta Little

Bishop Fred Ledbetter, Dr. Tamika Ledbetter, and their congregation at Mat-Su Christian Center Church of God (Alaska), send their condolences to the Hailey-Ledbetter Family at this time. It is our prayer that the Lord comforts and keeps you through this time delivering HIs peace that passes all understanding. Phil 4:7

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Blessings, The Dean Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest In Paradise Mrs. Blonnie. Blessings The Dean/Fyall Family

Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. Remember that she cut my hair many times when she was in Monroe on Winchester.

Our Condolences to the Hailey/Livingston family on the loss of your Loved One "Blonnie". - Delane and Linda Rorie

My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Livingston family. I shall remember how she would always made sure she spoke when she saw me with that beautiful smile!! ❤️

Praying for the family ,sorry for your loss. James and Brenda Maske

Grandma Blonnie, you will truly be missed! I will miss your beautiful smile, hugs and our conversations and of course your cakes!! Take you rest, love you always - Kia, Lundon, Addyson and Ethan Livingston

We are sorry to learn about the passing of Blonnie. Just know, Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal. Praying continuously for all of you! Eddie, Emily & Iris

My condolences to the family a beautiful soul will will truly be missed. Morgan Family

Marilynmorgan

Mrs. Blonnie was indeed a jewel and such a sweet blessing of comfort to our family particularly after the passing of our mother and her friend, Doris Massey. Mr. Harry, our prayers for your strength and peace are with you for the days ahead. Condolences to the entire Livingston/Hailey family. Michael, Rachel, Paige, and Jonathan Massey

Sending Condolences to my Family the Hailey and Livingston you all are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏❤️🙏 Love Barbara Ingram

Rest in peace, Miss Blonnie

We love you Aunt Blonnie from Thomas and Bryson McCoy

Livingston and Hailey Family--Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand, and give you strength in the days ahead. Please accept our sincere condolences.....we hope your memories of her will be of some comfort. The Livingston and Hailey family are in our prayers. Remember in God's Holy Word that weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Peace and love be with you, Your Cousins Vance, Mittie, Thomas and McCoy Family of 608 East Wade Street Wadesboro, NC

My Condolences and prayer to the Livingston/Hailey family. Ben Walker-Augusta Ga

My Condolences and prayer to the Livingston/Hailey family.

Mr Harry and Family. The pink candle. Is my condolences and prayer to the family. I forgot to put my name on it.
Tonya R Atkins

Praying for Mr Harry and family. May Father God continue to cover you with the blood of Jesus. Heal your broken heart with good memories and God's love. Condolences .

Praying for the entire family. She was a sweet person with a sweet spirit. Whenever I would see her, she would greet me with a hug and always ask about the rest of my family. RIP Beautiful Lady. Eyvonne Deese Caraway

My best friend is gone but she will always be in my heart. Condolences to her husband Harry, her devoted sister Cynthia, brothers Nathal and Cecil. To all of the family you are in my prayers. Love Jacqueline (Jackie) Anderson.

Deep condolence to Hailey Livingston Family, sorry to hear of Mrs Blonnie transition on, i Loved Mrs Blonnie hugs when we see each other she indeed was a sweet soul , comfort and prayers to Family

Penny McClendon

Expressing heartfelt condolences to the Livingston and Hailey families. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for comfort and healing. Levones Taylor Chisholm, friend and cousin to the family.