Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Hobart, Indiana
Jul 23, 1976 – Feb 8, 2022 (Age 45)
Gina Blankenship, 45 of Hobart Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1976 in Valparaiso, IN daughter of Teresa Kelly-Jones. In 2005, Gina married James Blankenship in Las Vegas, NV. Gina was a Paraprofessional for the School City of Hobart from 2011-2020 where she helped teach Special Education classes grades 1-5. Gina was a humanitarian and an advocate for people living with disabilities and special abilities. She was a dedicated supporter of the Hobart Humane Society, Autism Awareness, and the 21 Pineapples Shirt Company.
Surviving are her husband, James Blankenship, Stepdaughter Rebecca (Travis) Beal, Mother Teresa Kelly-Jones, Brother and Sister in Law Terry and Pennie Zimmerman, Grandmother and Grandfather Marlene and John Kelly, Aunt Kay Serles, Cousins Christa (Tommy) Wilson and Heather Serles, Nephews Logan and Griffin Zimmerman, Granddaughters Everly and Sage Beal, and Furbabies Ferris, Pita, and Kiedis.
Gina loved to spend time with her family. She was the World’s Best Fur-Mama and just adored all animals. She enjoyed reading in her free time and was passionate about science and research, as she had a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University. Gina absolutely loved anywhere there was sunshine and sand. The water was her happy place. Gina was an organ donor and wished to be cremated. The family will honor Gina’s wishes and keep her memories close to their heart. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charitable organization of your choice on her behalf. She lived her life in service of others, despite the challenges she faced herself daily. Our fleshly hearts will miss her here on Earth, but we find comfort in knowing that she is doing cartwheels with Jesus and will never be in pain again.
Visitation will be held at Rees Funeral Home 600 W. Old Ridge Road Hobart, IN 46342 on Saturday, February 12, 2022, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm with her Funeral Service at 5:00 pm with Rev. Kenneth Binion officiating.
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Sam Warta
February 03, 2023 | Family
Thank you to everyone with the heart felt and kind words about Gina...God Blees you.
Jim Blankenship
March 19, 2022
Thank you Gina for your love and friendship to my mom, Marge Graf. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mary Campa-Graf
March 01, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
May the Lord comfort you & the family in your time of sorrow. Amen.
Donna Lageveen
February 12, 2022 | DeMotte, IN | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. May Jesus wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult season. Love you Jimmy!
Cortnie owen ( Loving)
February 11, 2022 | Wheatfield, IN | Friend
Teresa,
I was saddened to hear of Gina's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marcella Wilder
February 11, 2022 | Greenfield, IN | Friend
There are not enough words to express the loss of Gina. So very sorry to her family and friends. I was a coworker of hers for many years at Liberty. No matter if she didn't feel well or was in pain she tried so hard to make a difference in children's lives. We really got to now each other. We would talk about our family. Our grandchildren. She felt so blessed. We would exchange recipes for dinners. We would talk bout shopping for clothes . She loved fashion. Her pets she loved so much. We...
Michelle Cox
February 10, 2022 | Hobart, IN | Friend
Jimmy~ I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort and strengthen you all.
Cristina Oliver
February 10, 2022 | Work
Our deepest sympathy to the family, a life taken way to soon. May she rest in peace and suffer no more.
Charles & Beverly Noel
February 10, 2022 | Family
