Emily is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Michael (Mickey) Considine, her two sisters, Jane Gibson and Anita Giese, her two children, Garrett Blaco and Kira Timm, her granddaughter, Taylor Blaco, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Emily grew up in Belton, Missouri, the youngest of three daughters - the youngest one in curls as she liked to say. She and her sisters had an unbreakable bond, supporting each other throughout their lives.
After graduating from Belton High School in 1969, Emily and Clyde Blaco married and later had two children who were the center of Emily’s life. She was very proud of her children in everything they did. The invention of smartphones was a godsend to her as it provided visuals to show everyone she met how wonderful her children, and later her granddaughter, were.
When her children went to college, she took a risk, sold her home, and moved to Ireland. The risk was worth it though because it was there that she met her husband, Mickey, who has been the love of her life. After living in Ireland for many years, they decided to return to Missouri and settled down in the town of Weston with their dogs. They lived in Weston for fourteen years and made many friends among their neighbors and the community. Mickey supported and cared for Emily through several forms of cancer. She was a fighter, tough as wood pecker lips (as she liked to say), with the strength of her husband behind her.
Everyone who knew Emily was touched by her big heart, compassionate nature, and quick wit. She loved a good laugh, a long chat, and sharing in everyone’s triumphs or struggles. She will be deeply missed.
A celebration of her life will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Drive, Raymore, Missouri 64083. A visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm on Friday, August 23, 2024, followed by a memorial service and interment at the Raymore Cemetery in accordance with her wishes.
The family would like to thank the staff at Aspire Senior Living in Platte City, Missouri as well as Harbor Hospice of North Kansas City for their compassionate care during Emily’s stay. They’d also like to thank all of their family and friends for their support and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that any donations be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or Harbor Hospice (www.harborhospice.com)
