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Carolyn Blankenship Obituary
GREENVILLE — Carolyn J. Baird Blankenship, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 6:40 p.m., at the Brethren Retirement Community, in Greenville.
She was born July 31, 1925, in St. Mary's, the daughter of the late James Richard and Mabel (Jobes) Baird. Carolyn was a volunteer. She was a member of the D.A.R.,Haner Historical Society, Miami County Historical Society, Genealogy Society, Studebaker Family National Association and Fort Rowdy Museum.
She is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband Forrest L. Blankenship and sisters: Beatrice Campbell, Mary Alice Folkerth and Janice Moggie.
She is survived by her children: Beverly Rush, Leslie Vicedo and Audrey Walther; grandchildren: Mark Rush, Nicole (Rush) Lowder, Rick Vicedo, Susan Vicedo, Michael Vicedo and Tammy Smith-Firestone; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brother Richard Baird and sister Jane Silva.
A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2-4 p.m., at the Brethren Retirement Community. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Blankenship
Ila Jean Stamper
November 29, 2017
Audrey, Beverly and Leslie
Peace to fill your heart, hope to lift your spirits, Love to see you through. Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
I am so glad to have been a part of her life so many years ago. She has earned her wings and flown home.
Erica Chavez (Vicedo)
November 28, 2017
Rest in Peace Granny Goose. You will be missed ❤ but your memory will live on in the hearts of all the people who knew you. Love, your great and great great granddaughters ❤❤❤
Brian and Sylvia Caulfield
November 27, 2017
Dear Audrey,
Hoping that having family around you at this sad time will bring strength and comfort as you celebrate the life of your dear mother. With our deepest sympathy.
Hugs and Love, Brian and Sylvia
Sharon Wintrow
November 27, 2017
Nicole and family,
You have my sincere condolences and sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold onto your memories.
Love,
Sharon Wintrow
Elizabeth
November 26, 2017
So heartbreakind to see... Carolyn made my time as a resident aide so much more enjoyable! I always looked forward to some free time to go talk to her. Have some great memories!!
Rest in Heveanly peace pretty lady! <3
November 26, 2017
Audrey, Bev & family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. May her memories carry you through the rough time.
Sue & Slick Schlechty
Linda Iddings
November 26, 2017
Carolyn was a lovely friendly person and a joy to know, Our deepest sympathies are with your family
Linda Iddings
November 26, 2017
Carolyn was such a lovely person. Hope that she is at rest now
Gail Snyder
November 26, 2017
Sawt lady. Blessings to you and your family.
November 24, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
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