Blanche M. (Stockwell) Burch

August 16, 1927 - January 12, 2021

South Glens Falls – On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Blanche M. (Stockwell) Burch, of South Glens Falls walked into Heaven to greet Jesus without all of the things that have been causing her pain here on Earth. Born in Glens Falls on August 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Blanche M. (Garwood) Stockwell. She lived 93 years blessed with health and filled with love from family and friends. Blanche was employed by the South Glens Falls School District for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of South Glens Falls and enjoyed the many trips they offered and meeting new people. She had an unwavering faith in God and could be found Sundays until close to the end at the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls. She traveled more in her lifetime than the majority of us ever will. She loved covered bridges, the color red, and reading mysteries. After over 20 years, she is at peace beside her late husband, Chester Burch. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by her brother, Henry Stockwell. Survivors include her children, Daniel C. Burch of Salem, NY, Sandra K. (Robert) Zink of Argyle, and Joanne E. (James) Williams of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Nathaniel (Karen) Byrnes, Heather (Andy) Sanders, Melissa (Jason) Williams, and James R. Williams; her great-grandchildren, Brittany Herringshaw, Gavin Byrnes, Colton Byrnes, Rori Williams, Makenzie Williams, Easton Sanders, Lincoln Sanders, and Hazel K. Sanders; and her special adopted granddaughter, Heather Herringshaw. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 1 until 3 p.m. at Regan & Denny Funeral Service, 94 Saratoga Rd., South Glens Falls following all NYS mandates, including 40 person maximum capacity, social distancing, and masks are mandatory. Funeral services will be held at a later date at Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls. Burial will be in the spring at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The Moreau Community Center, 144 Main St. South Glens Falls, NY 12803.