Delores Blankenship Blanton - 1929-2008
Delores Blankenship Blanton, 79, of Flatwoods, Ky., died as a result of an automobile accident.
She died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in St. Mary's Medical Center.
Mrs. Blanton was born July 16, 1929, in Ashland and was a daughter of the late James P. and Rue Pertie Stacey Blankenship.
She was also a member of Unity Baptist Church in Ashland, where she served in the children's nursery for many years. She also served as PTA secretary in the Ashland Independent School District and as a Girl Scout leader.
The couple were preceded in death by daughters Beth Ann Blanton, Carolyn Sue Miller and Vickie Lynn Blanton.
Survivors include a daughter, Terri Lee Blanton of Northern, Ky.; grandchildren Christina Thacker, Joshua Kiser and David Miller; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
A joint funeral service for the couple will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Mike Rice. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. A military service will be conducted by Kenova American Legion Post 93.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to the Boyd County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1516, Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.