Annie Laura (Robertson) Blough

On Monday, July 15th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Brethern Care Village, Annie
Laura Blough went home to be with the Lord and reunite with her beloved dog Bella Ann. Born
March 27th, 1942 in Roanoke, VA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Pershing
Robertson and Mable Creasy-Grisett.
Annie married the love of her life, James P. Blough on May 17th, 1965 and they remained
married for 29 years till his untimely death in 1994. Annie retired from Liquibox Corporation in
Ashland, OH, where she gained life long friends, many whom she considered family. Annie was
also a talented seamstress who could turn simple thread into a stunning creation. You could
always find her listening to The King, Elvis Presley and growing her collection of Boyds Bears.
She also loved to line dance and cook, a skill she passed down to her wonderful
granddaughters.
Above all else, Annie was a fighter. Diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2017, she went
on to beat it and continue to live life. Surrounded by an ever growing family, she adored her
grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoying every moment with them. She was always
happiest when one of them was running through the house and loved having holidays in her
living room.
Annie leaves behind her greatest treasures on Earth, her loved ones. She is survived by one
son, Richard (Cindy) Blough, her pride and joy. She leaves behind 4 treasured grandchildren,
Kristy (Lonnie) Berkshire, Jennifer (Cody Reeder) Blough, Jessica (Gabriel) Vaughn and Tyler
(Chelsea Van Houten) McNeely along with being blessed with seven great grandchildren, Cash,
Remy, Oaklee, Clay, Chloe, Shelby and Silas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pershing and Mable, three beloved siblings, Tommy,
Watson, Teresa, her husband James, one great granddaughter, Presley and beloved companion
Bella Ann. Throughout Annie’s long life, she has said goodbye to many loved ones and friends,
who she couldn’t wait to see when she arrived at the pearly gates.
The family would like to especially thank the team at Gentiva Hospice for the exceptional love
and care they provided her throughout the final days of her life.
To know her was to love her, she never met a stranger and always left with a new friend. She
will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her but her love will live on
forever.
Services will be held at Heyl Funeral Home on Friday, July 19 at 11:00 AM with Chaplains Dean Pierce and  Dave Matos officiating, with visitation an
hour before the funeral service. A graveside service will follow in the Vermillion Cemetery in
Hayesville, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ashland County Humane
Society. Tell them Bella Ann sent you.

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