Kimberly Cokeley Blankenship

Kimberly Cokeley Blankenship

Kimberly Blankenship Obituary

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Blankenship Kimberly Cokeley Blankenship, age 46, of Pickerington, OH died on December 12, 2013. She was born on July 14, 1967 in Columbus, OH. She graduated from the Ohio State University with a Degree in Architecture. Kim was devoted to her family and deeply loved her two daughters. She is preceded in death by her mother Sue Dorsey. Survivors include her loving husband, Garth Blankenship; two daughters, Leah Blankenship and Ava Blankenship; father, Charles Cokeley; brother, Chad (Christy) Cokeley; niece, Grace Cokeley; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends and family may visit the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. North Pickerington, OH 43147 on Wednesday, December 18, from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service officiated by Father Dean Mathewson will begin at 12 noon on December 19, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at New Lexington Cemetery at 2 p.m. Online condolences can be found at www.spencefuneralhome.com.

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Christina Hutcheson

December 31, 2013

I am very saddened to know Kim lost her fight. She was a very strong, willful individual with a fantastic, dry sense of humor. My heart is heavy for you. Girls, grow and live a good life in honor of your mother, she is always with you. Sincerely

Rose Shaver

December 26, 2013

I will treasure known Kim and being around all of you guys for the time we spent together. Love you guys.From me and all my sisters.

Ashley Scholz

December 18, 2013

Garth, Leah & Ava,
Girls your mother was an AMAZING woman who loved the three of you soo very much.
Love you and please know I am here for you, always.

Robin Laird

December 18, 2013

Garth,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I lost my dad last year. I know what your going through. Be strong & and just take it a day at a time.

December 17, 2013

Garth, Please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace as you endure this most difficult time. Take comfort in His promise of eternal life.

December 16, 2013

Garth, Leah & Ava;
My heart aches for you and your loss. Remember your wife / your mother would want you to be strong like her. She was a wonderful example of a gentle, kind and selfless woman. A very extraordinary lady indeed!
I love you all and please know I am there for you, Sis (& Aunt) Barb

December 16, 2013

Our hearts and love are with you in this very difficult time. Our love for you all is never ending and we will see you all soon. Becky and David

December 15, 2013

Garth, Leah and Ava, there are no words to express our sorrow. Kim was a great person and will live on in both Leah and Ava. Please know we are thinking of you and tons of hugs to you from the Womack/Lovell house.

Eric, Deena, Brittany and Lindsay

December 15, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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