Christine Marie Blanchette, was born on Thursday, May 4, 1972, in St. Louis, Missouri. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO at the age of 53 years, 9 months and 13 days.

Christine worked as an office manager for Walls Motor Company in Risco and was known for her kindness, dedication, and love for her family.

Her survivors include her mother, Brenda Kay Manes; husband, Shawn Blanchette; one daughter, Savannah Payne of Malden; two grandchildren, Ziaire Jones and Azir Bridges; two sisters, Amanda Adams and Dawn Mason; nieces, Madison Adams, Alyssa Fain and Lidia Fain and several other nieces and nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Fain.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Landess Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. in the Landess Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Cory Godsey officiating.

Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden is in charge of the arrangements.