Blanche Cook McClure, 102, of Burlington, NC passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandparent, educator, and friend.

A native of Carroll County, TN, she was the wife of the late Creed Denton Mc-Clure, whom she cherished throughout her life, and the daughter of Clarence Wayne Cook and Willie Opal Roney Cook, both deceased. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State Teachers College, now MTSU, majoring in English and minoring in music.

Blanche and Creed moved to Tullahoma in 1950, and lived for a short time in what is now the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center. From there, they became active members of the community and its public school system. Blanche taught typing and shorthand at Tullahoma High School while Creed was a teacher, coach, and administrator.

Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth McClure Arnn and husband Alvah C. Arnn; two grandchildren, Patrick Hugh Arnn and wife Jessica; Sarah Arnn Parrish DG KVEDG 0LFKDHO DG YH JUHDWJUDGFKLOGUH Adelaide Arnn, Eleanor Arnn, and Soren Arnn; and Charlotte Parrish and Caroline Parrish. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Yeatts, and a brother, Roney Cook.

While living in Tullahoma, Blanche was an active member of First Baptist Church and taught the women’s Kenozelian Sunday School class for several years. She later joined First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.

Blanche’s legacy will be honored at a graveside service at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Family, friends, and former students are encouraged to attend to celebrate the life of this lovely and muchloved lady.

,OLHRIRHUVWKHIDPLOUHTHVWVWKDWPHPRULDOV be made to the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, 401 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388, or the South Jackson Performing Arts Center, 404 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.