Blanche M. O�Neal, 94, of Independence, MO passed away on December 27, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Blanche was born on January 30, 1912 in Moberly, MO to Richard and Blanche Graves. She was one of seven children. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arthur O�Neal; and one son, Ronald O�Neal. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly Kirkpatrick and her husband, George; one granddaughter, Allison Kirkpatrick, who she adored; and one daughter-in-law, Judith O�Neal.