Judy Belle Stacy Blankenship

Judy Belle Stacy Blankenship BRISTOL, Va. Judy Belle Stacy Blankenship, 63, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., following a brief illness. Judy was born in Buchanan County, Va., the daughter of the late Arthur and Rosie Stacy of Wolford, Va. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Acey, Carlos, and Ira Stacy; and two sisters, Geneva Reeves and Nedith Stacy. Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Michael) Hearl, of Abingdon; one son, Eddie (Debby) Blankenship, of Grundy, Va.; one granddaughter, Chasity (Shane) Wright, of Abingdon; one special great-granddaughter, Zoey Wright; two brothers, Douglas (Debbie) Stacy, of Bristol Virginia and Temis (Mabel) Stacy, of Pounding Mill, Va.; four sisters, Pauline Justus of Hurley, Birchie Crockett of Bristol Tennessee, Myrtle (Creed) York, of Newark, Del., and Linda (Phil) Holden, of Bristol Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two special little girls in her life, Madyson and Mackinzi Smith, who knew her as Ju Ju. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at 8 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to assemble at Farris Funeral Service by 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com The family of Judy Belle Stacy Blankenship is under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 276-623-2700.