Barbara Keller Blevins, age 85, of Lenoir passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Mission Hospital. She was born May 1, 1941 in Caldwell County to the late Jesse James Keller and Elizabeth Mae Andrews Keller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Charles Pritchard; and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Blevins.

Mrs. Blevins was a member of Zack's Fork Baptist Church and strong in her faith. She was creative and enjoyed crocheting and painting.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years, Marshall Herbert Blevins; one son, LaMarr Blevins; one daughter, LaVenta "Sam" Umek (Iztok); five grandchildren, Brand Blevins (Kayla), Heather Beaver (Alan), Lauren Keyes (Vince), Kendra Lanning Umek, and Lana Umek; four great-grandchildren, Izabelle Blevins, Ryker Blevins, Leah Lanning, and Zayden Lanning; five honorary grandchildren and four honorary great-grandchildren from countries abroad.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jobie Borders and Rev. Mark Sharpe officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Zack's Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Blevins family.