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Barbara Blankenship Obituary
June 24, 1935 - October 18, 2025
It is with sadness, we share that Barbara S. Blankenship, 90, has gone home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Her life was a shining example of faith and love, and we rejoice in knowing she is now embraced by the peace and joy of God's presence.
Barbara Sue Blankenship (nee Swofford) was born to Lucian and Hattie Swofford on June 24, 1935 in Marion, N.C. She was one of ten children, four brothers and six sisters. She married Coy Lewis Blankenship on October 5, 1952. She was a loving homemaker raising her four children.
A committed Christian, Barbara was an active member of Middle River Baptist Church during the 48 years they lived in Maryland. She taught children in Sunday School, Girls in Action Mission Group and Vacation Bible School. After moving back to Marion in 2004, she continued serving God in Concord United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Coy Blankenship (RIP 12/26/2005). Barbara is survived by sister, Clara Cordell; brother, Dexter Swofford; her children; Gregory Blankenship and wife Rebecca; Richard Blankenship and wife Cynthia; David Blankenship and wife Teresa; Susan Martin and husband Jeff; Eleven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Mom leaves behind family and friends who will continue to honor her legacy by loving each other and walking in faith.
There will be a celebration of life at Concord United Methodist Church in Ashford on Saturday, November 29th at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to her church in North Carolina are welcome: Concord United Methodist Church, 8066 Linville Dr, Marion, NC 28752.
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