Alethia Blount

““And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, sorrow, nor crying, neither shall here be any more pain; for the former things are passed away” (Rev. 21:4) A Time To Be Born Our Beloved Mother, Alethia Christina (Griffin) Blount was born to the late Beitha Butler Ward & Richard Lee Griffin on December 12,1937 in Reidsville, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her Sisters Juanita Grant, Edna Butler, Doretha Moore Granddaughter Crystal C. Harewood, her first born Son Ronnie Butler, former Husband Thomas J. Blount, and Daughter-in-law Letitia Blount. A Time To Live In 1956, Alethia left Georgia and made Boston, Massachusetts her home where she was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas J. Blount, Sr. for several years. In addition to her oldest son Ronnie, to this union, five children were born. In Boston, Alethia was devoted to helping others. Her career path included working tirelessly as a nurse’s assistant, visiting nurse supervisor, an in-home Nannie to many children who loved her as she loved them and later home health care worker, in addition to several businesses that she owned. In the early 1960s, Alethia joined the Seventh-day Adventist church and could be seen every Sabbath at Berea Seventh-Day Adventist church in Dorchester, MA sitting in the aisle seat of the 3rd row with the most beautiful collection of church hats. Affectionately known as Sister Blount, she served in many capacities including Sabbath School Superintendent, Sabbath School teacher, Usher board member, President of the Northeastern Federation of Ushers, Personal Ministries Leader, and choir member to name a few. In the 1990s Alethia accepted the Shepherd’s Rod Message and relocated to Waco, Texas. She was among the pioneers “in the return’ to relocate to Waco. She continued her devotion to her faith and served as secretary and treasurer. While in Texas, she also opened a vegetarian cuisine restaurant with the Huggins which allowed her to share her delicious recipes with others. Alethia had a spirit that would light up any room she entered. She had a joyful laugh that would often arrive before she did. She loved life and enjoyed being around family and friends up until her final rest. A Time To Die Alethia Christina Blount transitioned to her rest peacefully at home on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Alethia leaves to cherish sweet memories, her loving children Gwendolyn Brown (Mark Brown) of McDonough, GA; Jacquelyn (Blount) McCarthy of Dothan, AL; Thomas J. Blount, Jr. of Onset, MA ; Patricia Harris (Eric Harris) of Brockton, MA; & Casandra Blount of Atlanta, GA; 1 sister, Rossie Smith of Vidalia, GA; 2 brothers, Tommy Butler of Reidsville, GA, Randy Butler of Decatur, GA, a former son-in-law Dave Harewood of Manassas, Ga, 13 grandchildren- Tyeshia, Thomas J. III, Aquia, Laronda, Rashad, Monea, Jared, Jasmine, Darleen, Ryan, Brendan, Amyah, Brianna, 11 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, the Butler, Rogers, Blount and Haynes family members and a host of dear friends.

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Alethia Blount

December 12, 1937 - November 9, 2023