Sandy Ray Blankenship

Sandy Ray Blankenship of Pensacola, FL took her first heavenly breath on January 13, 2024 at the age of 61. She was born on May 28, 1962 in Oakridge, TN.

Sandy is survived by her Mother, Kathy Jones (Ringgold, GA); her three children (AKA her “three A’s), Amber Swindall (Murfreesboro, TN), Ashley Pike and partner, Chris Lankford (Chattanooga, TN), & Adam Swindall (Pensacola, FL); grandchildren Payton Pike, and Gaebriel Swindall; her brother, Rusty Lemons; life-long best friend, Toni D'Andrea Moore; and many dear friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Dorsey Ray Blankenship; and grandson, Jaxon Pike.

Sandy loved the Lord with all her heart! She had a deep passion for the Word of God, and is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ.

She was a very loving Mother & Granny! She loved every moment spent with her grandkids, so much so that we often all heard about it afterwards, in one of her many social media posts. She was certainly a proud Granny with many sweet stories to tell.

Sandy was a faithful friend. She was always looking for opportunities to encourage people and share with them the hope she had in Jesus.

She was also a hard worker who put her heart and soul into every job she had. She was currently managing University Self Storage where she had worked for the past 7 years. Many meaningful relationships were formed with clients and colleagues alike. Her prayers of encouragement and lengthy conversations will be missed by many.

A visitation for Sandy will be held Monday, January 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534, followed by a with committal prayer from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.