Mrs. Edna Opal Blankenship, age 81 of Humboldt, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Bells Nursing Home. Mrs. Edna was born to the late Frank and Irma Tucker Foust on July 28, 1939, in Gibson, TN.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Eldad Baptist Church. She retired from D&L in Milan.
Surviving Family:
Husband - Freddie Blankenship of Humboldt
Sons - Stanley Gene Blankenship of Jackson, TN, David Grant Blankenship (Pam) of Trenton, TN, and Jeffrey Duane Blankenship (Lora) of Jackson, TN
Daughter - Rebecca Adkins (David) of Trenton, TN
Sister - Alma Mitchell (W.A.) of Medina, TN
Grandchildren - Derek Blankenship (Natalie) of Medina, Shawn Blankenship of Jackson, Katie Wilson (Paul) of St. Albans, VT, Luke Adkins of Trenton, Garrett Blankenship of Jackson, and Carter Blankenship of Jackson
Great Grandchildren - Presley Blankenship, Tessa Blankenship, Avery Wilson, and Caleb Wilson
Besides her parents, Mrs. Edna is preceded in death by her brothers, Harris Foust, Travis Foust, Raleigh Foust, and Jerry Foust, and a sister, Annie Dorsett.
A private service for Mrs. Blankenship will be held for the family at the Eldad Baptist Church.
Memorials may be directed to Eldad Baptist Church Cemetery Fund at 49 Eldad Rd, Trenton, TN 38382.
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