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Mildred Blankenship Obituary

Blankenship, Mildred A. "Millie," 92, of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. Millie is survived by her daughters, Beverly Haisley of Ft. Lauderdale, and Toni Blaser of IN; son, Jack Irwin of IN; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday, Dec. 16, 5 to 8 pm at the Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, 2505 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. Further services and entombment in Indianapolis, IN. On line condolences at kalismcintee.com.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Dec. 13, 2010.

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Michele Glitzner

December 7, 2022

I miss you so much grandma!! Wish you were here!

Carol (Twachtman) Berry

January 17, 2011

I'm so sorry about your loss but how lovely that Millie was with you for 92 years. I picture her and my mom getting together in heaven and reminiscing about life on Carrollton Avenue.

Jack Glassett

December 15, 2010

At 92 Millie lived a full life, and lived every minute to the fullest. Always cheerful, she put a smile on everyones face she met. She will be missed.

December 14, 2010

We will always remember Millie's laughter and dancing! She was a beautiful lady and we will miss her. God Bless her. Tom and Emmali Winburn

Robin Pauletich

December 14, 2010

She was such a beautiful lady. She will be missed terribly. Her smile and enthusiasm for life was contagious. She lite up a room with her joy.

Janice Llewellyn

December 13, 2010

Bill and I are so sorry about the loss of your mother, Millie. She had a wonderful, happy life and I know you are thankful that hers was a good life. I know you will miss her terribly but you also know she is in a better place and now at peace. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for all of you. We are here anytime you need us. Love and sympathy, Bill, Janice, and Mike

Capt. Steve LaCroix

December 13, 2010

Ok, Millie hit the ground running in heaven! Just dont be flipping that apron to high! I will miss you and your smile. Love ya ! Capt. Steve

(Grandma Millie)

Michele Glitzner

December 13, 2010

Grandma you will truly be missed, I love you forever and always.

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