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1932

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2010

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Barbara Blankenship Obituary

Barbara Jo Blankenship December 25, 1932 - October 24, 2010 TIME CORRECTION Barbara Jo Blankenship, age 77, was born on December 25, 1932 in Maysville, OK to parents Steven and Marie Richardson. She passed away on October 24, 2010. Barbara was a member at Daybreak Baptist Church. Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mike; and 2 daughters, Debby Griswold and Jeannie Greenlee. She is survived by her daughter, Rennie Jensen; 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, October 28, 2010, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Chapel service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Pallbearers will be Rick Greenlee, Brad Greenlee, Bryce Anderson, Aaron and Todd Jensen and Eric Griswold. Greenlawn Mortuary www.bakersfield.com

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Published by Bakersfield Californian from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2010.

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Deborah Baker-LaBarbera

October 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...Barbara was a beautiful person and will be dearly missed. I smile with the thought of Barbara being reunited with (my friend) Jeannie, Debby and Mike in heaven.
May all the precious memories keep her alive in your heart.
God Bless,
Deborah Baker-LaBarbera

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