Eileen Emily Blain, of Locust Grove, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Full of warmth and spirit, Eileen was perhaps best known to her neighbors as the local "dog whisperer." Her yard was a sanctuary for all creatures, and she took great joy in her daily routine of feeding the birds, squirrels, and greeting every neighborhood pup by name and with a treat. Eileen enjoyed talking to the dogs’ owners and sharing stories about each other’s lives. She was quick with a joke, very witty, and could carry on a conversation with anyone. In her younger years, Eileen was an avid golfer, spending many happy hours on the course. She was also a long-time member of the altar society at St. Patrick’s.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Blain; her mother, Eileen Tallman; her sister, Elizabeth Shapiro; and her brother, Charles Tallman.

Her memory will be cherished by her surviving family and friends, including her nephew, Charles Tallman (Linda-Jean), of Marshall, VA; and her niece, Beth Kelley (James), of Weltersbach, Germany; great-nieces and nephews Jennifer Carino, Kristi Hartman (John), Shawn Kelley (Lily), and Brian Kelley.

The family would like to give special thanks to Sharon Fentress and Bob O’Connor for their continual support and care.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Laurel Hill Funeral Home.

Interment will follow immediately at Laurel Hill Memorial Park.

Memorial Contributions: In honor of Eileen’s lifelong love for animals, the family suggests donations be made to a local animal shelter or wildlife conservation charity of your choice.