Ms. Elizabeth M. Blankenship

Born August 23, 1943 in Virginia; she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Bolen.

Elizabeth loved animals and spending time with her family. She retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education following more than 20 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Stephenson United Methodist Church before moving to Sophia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Blankenship; and her siblings. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, David “Mike” Blankenship of Beckley; Dwight “Ike” Blankenship and wife, Barbara of Sophia; Priscilla Forinash and husband, John Jr. of Beckley; and Donna Blankenship of Beckley; grandchildren, David Cody Houck and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Crump of Beckley, and Jeanie Cannaday of Sophia; great-grandchildren, Jace Cannaday and Nicole Asbury both of Sophia, Grayson Crump, Kameron Crump, Kaisley Cooper, and Willow Mae Houck all of Beckley; a sister-in-law, Joyce Blankenship of Riverview, Mich.; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many special friends; and her special furry companion, her dog Cooter.

Services to celebrate the life of Elizabeth M. Blankenship will be held 1:00PM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Derek Sesco officiating assisted by Pastor Jeanette Thomas. Following the services, Elizabeth will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, David at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Family and Friends will be serving as pallbearers.

Friends may gather with the family from 11AM Saturday until time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com