Beverly Joan Blankenship

Beverly Joan Blankenship entered into rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 84 Years, 4 Months, and 8 Days. She was born July 28, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of the late Marvin Gentry and Dorothy Louise (Ottman) Blankenship.
Surviving are two grandsons, Robert Feger and Travis and wife Tori Feger both of Mexico, MO; a daughter Marybeth Castelli, 9 great grandchildren, Brysen, Aude, Anna,Shawn, Gary,Kaylynn, Marc, Noah, and Lily, along with a host of cousins other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter Jamie Paige Feger.
Bev as she was known was a member of Ste. Marie DuLac Catholic Church where she served as a Lay Reader, Ecumenical Minister, a member of the Ladies Sodality, DCCW and Parish Council.
For many years she worked for HWY 72 Veterinary Clinic as a Vet. Tech and Groomer. She also worked for the Department of Natural Resources at Fort Davidson Historic Site, and was part of the staff at Cole Family Funeral Home. Bev also raised and bred German Shepherds. In fact, there wasn't much she couldn't do.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Cole Family Chapel from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Rosary will be held at 7:00PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Ste. Marie Du Lac at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held after the funeral mass at Graniteview Cemetery.
Father Emmanuel Konyeaso will officiate the Mass.
Memorials may be made to Ste. Marie DuLac Catholic Church, Humane Society of Missouri or Guiding Eyes for the Blind.