Priscilla J. Blood

March 24, 2019

Priscilla J. Blood, 72, of Gloversville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Gloversville in 1946, the daughter of Everette and Leona Abbott Loucks Sr. Priscilla was educated, worked and lived in Gloversville her entire life. She worked at Coleco Industries for a short time, and then in the textile industry where she was plant manager for St. Regis. Priscilla enjoyed working and was not ready to retire any time soon until her health issues overruuled her. In June of 1982 she married Gary Blood Sr., who died in August 2017. They enjoyed many years together, especially going out to dinner at local restaurants and playing cards with family. Priscilla enjoyed spending time with her family, she was an excellent cook, absolutely loved bus trips to Turning Stone, playing bingo, and overall, she enjoyed the simple things in life. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Michael) Schrum, Kimberly (David) Schrader, Leroy (Debra) Poyfair, Kenneth (Tammy) Poyfair and Brian (Sue) Sweet; siblings, Leroy, John, Everette, and William Loucks, Inza O'Connor, Rhoda Klingbeil; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 stepchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her infant sons, David Jr. and Robert Sr. Poyfair; and siblings, Elaine and Burt Loucks, Sylvia Lightcap, Dorothy Dingman, and Dorthea Jump. Friends and family may call Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main, Gloversville, where funeral services will follow at 4:30 p.m. The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. DeJesus and the NYOH staff. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110. Online condolences to www.amicofuneralhome.com.