NANNIE LEE BLAND of North Little Rock, who was born in Colquitt, La. on April 1, 1927, peacefully passed away in Cabot, Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Stella Bailey; eight siblings; her loving husband, L.D. Bland; son, Carroll Dee Bland and daughter Sandy Bland Archer. She leaves behind three children, Joann McDonald (Jack), Neldia Dycus (Dennis) and Verlyn "Hot-Rod" Bland; and her grandchildren, Mike Bland, Luke Archer, L.D. Bland and Scarlett Kuhn; and was loved by a host of great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., Oct. 9 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For online guest register, please visit www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published October 6, 2014