Blanche Annabelle Stradley, age 96, of Utica, Ohio, passed away on July 8, 2025. Annabelle was born on January 24, 1929, in Eden Twp, to the late John W. and Vernie E. (Devoll) Baker.

Annabelle's faith in God and love for her family was most important in her life. Her love for the Utica community was shown so often through many acts of kindness and caring. She and Dale especially loved Utica sports. As a couple, they supported their children, grandchildren and many neighbors through the years in sports and academics. She loved her flowers and gardening; her green thumb was a gift shared with many. Annabelle enjoyed volunteering at the Eden Church of Christ, 4-H club and was a Grange member.

She is survived by her children, Diana (Ron Manning) Lee, Gary (Lori) Stradley, Nancy (Victor) Thompson; grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Scharver, Jason (Amanda) Lee, Jessica (Carlo) Santarelli, Broc Stradley, Ashley (Eric) Riesbeck, Joshua (Kaylan) Thompson; great grandchildren, Ethan Scharver, Addison Scharver, Gwyneth Lee, Stella Lee, Evan Smith, Skylar Smith, Trace Smith, Zayne Santarelli, Tristan Riesbeck, Nora Riesbeck, Taylor Riesbeck, Paysen Thompson, Marek Thompson; brothers, Carl (Barb) Baker, Jim (DiAnna) Baker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Forest Dale Stradley; great grandson, Alexander Riesbeck; brother, Raymond Baker; sister, Lucille Hall; brothers-in-law, Louis (Shirley) Stradley and Vernon (Iva Rose) Stradley.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4 - 7 PM at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home. Her service will follow on Thursday, at 11 am, with Pastor Carol and Kenneth Hall, officiating. Burial will take place in Eden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive Suite #170, Columbus, Ohio 43231.

Online condolences can be made at www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com