BLANTON, Joan, age 85 of Camden, OH. passed away Thurs. Oct. 5, 2017 in Springboro.  She was born in Middletown, OH. on May 11, 1932 to Linville and Lucille (Bell) Johnston.  She was a member of First Brethren Church, Glenwood, OH. and also attended First Brethren Church, Gratis, OH.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 2015.  She is survived by her son, Daniel “Chuck” Blanton, Springboro, OH., daughter, Faith (Tony) Coffey, Franklin, OH., 2 grandsons, Carson and Charlie Coffey, sister, Sandra (Tommy) Richard, Ezel, KY., brothers, James (Sharon) Johnson, McKee, KY., and Paul (Rose) Johnston, Franklin, OH.  Also deceased are her parents and a sister, Norma Jean Stewart.  Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at First Brethren Church, Gratis, OH. with Rev. Elbert Sorrell officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH.  Friends may call at the church on Monday, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00P.M.  Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Gratis, is in charge of arrangements.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com