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Ellen Blankenship Obituary

Ellen Maree Blankenship, 84, passed away December 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Blankenship. She is survived by her children, Donna M. Rice, David F. Blankenship, Dennis J. Blankenship (Stephanie), Dale T. Blankenship and Donald R. Blankenship (Angie); seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on December 14, 2018 at 3PM at the Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Suffolk. A reception will follow at the Sturtevant Events Center, Portsmouth. www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 12, 2018.

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