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Mary Blankenship Obituary

Mary Ann passed away in her home in Bakersfield , CA on April 25, 2008. Mary Ann was born in Garvey, CA to Annie and Otis Clawson. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard Blankenship; her four children, Jimmy Ray Padilla, Pamela Nichols, Jenny Brown and Raymond Gorham, Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. Mary Ann will be greatly missed by all family members and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, 11:30 a.m., at Crossroad to Recovery at the corner of Brundage and Union Avenues, behind U-Haul. We will all see you again in Heaven Mary Ann Blankenship Feb. 23, 1940 - Apr. 25, 2008

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Apr. 29, 2008.

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Ryan Snow

May 1, 2008

Our life was Greatly blessed because of You ! I'll always miss hearing You on the phone and asking "is my friend there ? " With all the joking and laughing , Mary You will always be remembered with Love and Respect . Thank You for Sharing your life with us !

LORI & BRAIN

April 30, 2008

MARY,THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING MINE AND BRAIN'S LIVES. YOUR CARING NEVER WENT UNNOTICED. WATCHING YOU BUZZ AROUND THE PARK AND TAKING THE TIME TO STOP AND VISIT WITH ME. WE WILL TRUELY MISS THESE TIMES. WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN.

denna & greig

April 30, 2008

mary you will be missed by all. i will remeber you for the fun we had on game night and other park events. thank you for being a wonderful friend. greig and i will miss you but we will see you again when we go home to heaven.

CJ Blankenship j.r.

April 30, 2008

hey Grandma....well i guess your gone now but your soul will always be with me and tell aunt nonie i said hey.....i love you...........bye....

Erin clawson

April 30, 2008

I love you Aunt Mary, say Hi to my Grandma Nonie for me. Your forever in my heart, Love Erin Clawson

Kristen Lidgett RN Optimal Home Health

April 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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