Jean Blowers Truesdale, age 74, of Hickory, formerly of Ashe Co., died Monday at Palliative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Co. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Truesdale is survived by: Four sons: Michael Blowers of Fleetwood Patrick Blowers of California Steven Blowers of Sparta Joseph Blowers of Connecticut Three daughters: Maria Blowers of Hickory Victoria Roberts of Colorado Teresa Clark of Arizona One stepson: Douglas Blowers of West Jefferson One sister: Jerry Nidwetski of Arizona Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to High Country Healthcare Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. The deceased again, Jean Blowers Truesdale, age 74, of Hickory, formerly of Ashe Co.