Ila Blake

Ila Gatts Blake, 66, Cadiz, died Friday, December 5 in Pittsburgh. She was born January 17, 1937 in Pine Hill, West Virginia a daughter of the late Alden Gatts and Beryl Ray Gatts. She was a former employee of Carriage Inn of Cadiz, Penny's Place, and The Place restaurant; and a member of the Harrison County Board of Elections; the Cadiz Church of the Nazarene where she served at treasurer, on the church board, and a soup kitchen volunteer. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents, by her husband, Marion L. Blake in 1990; 2 daughters: Brenda and Cindy; and 2 brothers: Jack and Bill Gatts. Surviving are 4 sons: Marion ''Buzz'' Blake of Dillonvale, Jeff and Brent Blake both of Cadiz; and Gregory Blake of Adena; a daughter, Linda Kidd of Cadiz; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and a brother, Bob Gatts of Olin, Iowa. Calling hours are Sunday, December 7, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cadiz Church of Nazarene with Rev. Ernest Creamer officiating. Burial follows at Cadiz Union Cemetery. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com

Service

Monday, December 8, 2003 2:00 PM
Cadiz Church of the Nazarene
621 East Market Street Cadiz 43907, United States