Blanca Elisa Simonian

Blanca Simonian, age 96, born in Monteuidel, Uruguay.  Moved to the United States in 1967.  She has worked as a seamstress, teacher and real estate agent in Chicago until 1973, before moving to Florida, where she worked at hospitals as a translator.  She moved to Knoxville in 1996 to serve as a translator, for Knox County Health Department.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell.

Preceded in death by mother, Yepraksi; father, Daniel; brothers, Moises, Antonio, Lorenzo, Manolo; and sister, Isabel.  Survivors, nephew, Daniel; Great nephews, Jonathan, Jesse and Thomas; great niece, Jennifer; and other extended family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11:00am till 12:00 noon with the Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 noon at First Baptist Church of Powell.  Pastor Tim McGhee will officiate.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Blanca Simonian.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.mynattfh.com

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