With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jacques M. Blake, 59, wife of Goldie Blake, of Lane, SC, who passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Life Reflections

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

Mrs. Jacques Vernette McGill Blake affectionately called "Nette", was born in Lane, South Carolina on December 17, 1966, to the late Mrs. Florabell McGill Keels and the late Mr. James Conyers Sr. and Mr. Allen Keels, Sr.

God, in his infinite wisdom, called Jacques Blake from work to reward on Sunday, May 24,  2026, at MUSC Hospital in Cades, SC.

Nette joined Greater Lane Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age. She served in the  following capacities at Greater Lane Chapel A.M.E. Church: Steward Pro-Tem, Carrie B. Whitfield Women's Missionary Society President, Lay President, Class Leader, YPD Director, Vice President of Pulpit Aid, Sunday School Teacher, Senior Usher, Young People Benefits Association, Gospel Choir, and Lodge Secretary. She graduated from C.E. Murray High School in 1985 then afterwards attended Williamsburg Technical College for General Office. She also obtained her certification in Dental Assistant and Phlebotomy.

Nette was employed at Kingstree Knits, Lane General Store, Nan Ya Plastics for 24 years and DSS for 4 years. She also enjoyed reading, doing puzzle books, buying shoes, purses  and gadgets, organizing and decorating, drinking Coca Cola and coffee, watching the Hallmark Channel, and cooking shows. She was also a fan of the Steelers, Keith Sweat, and Deitrick Haddon. Nette was the matriarch of her family.

Nette was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Florabell McGill Keels; father, Mr. James Conyers Sr.; and her sister, Ms. Cassandra Keels.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are: a devoted husband, Goldie Blake of the home; three loving daughters, Vanesha McGill, Shanice Blake, and Nikia (Dewayne) Bennett; her nephew who she reared as her own, Marcus Keels; a hard-working father,  Allen Keels, Sr.; siblings: Randal (Letha) Keels, Allen (Lydia) Keels, Dwane Keels, Brian (Shirley) Keels, Kimberly (Shahar) Lewis, James McCray, Quincy (Denise) Gibson, Michelle (Prophet Robert) Fulmore, Darren Conyers, Jason (Felicia) Conyers and Tyrone Dunmore; her grandchildren, Kensley Bennett, Teagan Bennett and Amor Holmes, whom she called "Scounch"; her in-laws, Deloris (Charles) Dungan, Louis (Sylvia) Blake, Rev. George (Sallie) Blake, Francis (Beverly) Blake, Leon (Hilda) Blake, Elder Evette (Marvin) China, Wendy (Ricko) Ravenell, and Lynda Blake; her aunts, Florence Smalls, Deborah (Robert) Burgess, Cynthia Holmes, Joan Mary Conyers, Anna Lee Green, Nora Langston; her uncles, Marion (Laverne Holland) McGill, James Leroy (Cynthia) McGill, George (Ruth) Keels, and Joesph Keels; Godchildren, Brandon Holmes, Nora Lisa Thomas, Shamaad Lewis, Alex Brand Jr. Alisha Brand, and Shayla Lewis; God siblings, Celestine McIntosh, Latonya Brand and Cynthia Green-Dukes; special classmates: Georgetta Fulton, Lanie Dozier, Patricia Sabb, Ernestine Brown, and Cynthia Cooper; special friends, Mary Rue, Janet Pearson, Francine Newman, and Mazen  Williams; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 308 N. Lane Rd. Lane, SC 29564, on Tuesday, May 26, Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.