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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/hartman-funeral-program/full-view.html Blanche Mae Hartman was born in Austin, Texas to Sam and Mattie Hartman on May 29, 1951. Blanche attended Austin Independent Schools and graduated from Old L.C. Anderson High school in May 1970. She departed this earthly life on October 12, 2023 at the age of 72. Blanche loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. Although she had no biological children, she babysat many over the years. She taught, loved and raised each child she took care of, and many called her Aunt Blanche or Momma Blanche. Blanche Mae Hartman was baptized by Rev. Raymond Hawkins, Pastor of Church of the Living God Pillar and Ground of Truth at age 8. She was a devoted and dedicated member of Church of The Living God-PGT under Pastor Hawkins and Pastor Moore. In the year 2000 she moved her membership to Samaritan Baptist Church under Pastor Curtis Carter and Pastor Charles King. In 2009 she became a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Gary M. Renfro. Blanche taught Sunday School; did outreach and was a member of Mission II and Mission I. She was recognized as Christian Woman of the Year in 2002 by Austin City Wide Mission II, and by BLH Bradshaw on 2007 as a Poetess. Blanche was a Servant, Warrior and Leader. She loved working with the youth and teaching them about the Bible. She believed in living her life as God directed her to do. She taught and testified to many about the love, mercy and grace of God. Blanche’s service and devotion to God could be seen through all her works. Blanche would tell anyone she encountered about God’s Goodness and how they should get to know him for themselves. She was an active and dedicated member of B.L.H. Bradshaw Mission II and Austin City Wide Mission II. Blanche was a faithful servant until she was called home to be with her Lord. Blanche Mae Hartman was preceded in death by her grandparents: Joe and Mahalia Stewart and Albert and Lizzie Hartman. Parents: Sam Hartman Sr., and Mattie Hartman, Brothers: Charles Calvert and Sam Hartman, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, Sisters- Mary Mahaly Hartman-Stubbs, Florine Hartman-Benford, Lizzie Hartman-Burleson, and Georgia Mae Hartman all of Austin, TX. Brothers- James Hartman (Austin, TX), and Albert Hartman (Dawn) of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Blanche took care of and played a special part in the lives of many children that are left to cherish her memory. She was a pivotable person in raising her nephew- Roderick Hartman, Great nieces Mary Kyle, Melissa Harner, and Great Nephew Michael Duque. Blanche and her baby sister Georgia had a special relationship. They were very close and hung out together growing up. They attended all their school years together and supported one another through thick and thin. Georgia was her sister’s care giver, took her to all her appointments and made sure that her physical and mental health were cared for. Georgia describes Blanche and her as having a special relationship and that they were best of friends, not just sisters. Blanche loved to sing, play games, as well as create new games for the children to play. She had her own rules for Monopoly. She loved to write poetry and songs. Blanche loved to participate in talent shows at church, her nursing home, and at family gatherings. She loved to laugh, but especially if you acted as if you were going to tickle her. Blanche taught us that as longs as you have duct tape you can fix anything. She was considered a MacGyver or Jack of all trades to her family. She loved for her family to sing “Children Go where I send Thee” at Christmas time. Blanche was a ray of sunshine that could brighten any day. She would give you her last and she truly loved unconditionally.

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Sis. Blanche Mae Hartman

May 29, 1951 - October 12, 2023