Jannette Blocker

Evangelist Jannette Blocker, 73, of Darien, passed away on October 17, 2026 at Hospice of the Golden Isles.

She was the daughter of the late Leo and Emma Blocker and was born on February 20, 1953 in Darien.

She was educated at Todd-Grant High school and retired from The Darien News.

Evangelist Blocker was a member of Kingdom Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, Inc. Victory Tabernacle of Darien, under the leadership of Bishop E.L. Stevens, Sr. She was a faithful and dedicated member of her church, where she devoted her life to serving the Lord and ministering to others. She faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and continued her service as Superintendent of Sunday School until September 2026. She also served as an usher, evangelist, and a member of the Mass Choir.

In addition, she held the position of Vice President of the Evangelistic Board of Kingdom Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, Inc. Her unwavering faith, commitment to ministry, and love for God were evident throughout her years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Dorothy Miller and Sadie Burgess; her brothers, Leo Blocker Jr. and Clarence Blocker; and her grandson, Quinton Blocker.

Surviving are her sons, Craig Blocker (Laurel), of Orlando, Fla., and Corey Blocker of Atlanta; her daughters, Erika LeCounte (Richard Jr.), Riceboro and Jennifer Blocker, Darien; her sisters, Mother Mattie Burgess (Deacon James Sr), Prophetess Emily Underwood (Pastor Johnnie Sr.), Mother Roberta DeLoach and Evangelist Annette Hepburn (Leonard), all of Darien, and Willie Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla.; her sisters-in-law, Rachel Blocker and Shirley Blocker, both of Darien; aunts, Lillie Brown, Chicago, Ill., and Mother Brenda Watson, Darien; uncle, Charlie Sallins, Houston, Tex.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Also left to cherish her memory, a daughter-in-love, Demetria Blocker; godchildren, Co-Pastor Gianetta Armstrong and Evangelist Gina Ellison; a beloved son, Robert (Cap) Russell, and a devoted friend, Elder Elouise Pope.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Kingdom Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, Inc. Victory Tabernacle in Darien. Interment followed in Upper Mill Cemetery.

Darien Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.