Betty Blankenship's Obituary
Betty Blankenship, 85, of Wesley Chapel, passed away July 27, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be remembered with love.
Betty loved to garden in her greenhouse, where she grew beautiful orchids. She also loved cooking and baking; her specialty being banana bread for anyone who asked for some. She also loved to travel all over the world, but mostly to the large family reunions in the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia.
More than anything else, Betty enjoyed spending time with the family she treasured. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ella Rose Martin; her husband, Jerry Blankenship; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived by her 2 beloved children; Tammy Blankenship (John Wortham), Randy (Shannon) Blankenship; grandchildren, Dylan Northrup and Heather Whipkey; and great-grandson, Bentley Young.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10am-11am, at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N US Hwy 301, Thonotosassa, 33592; graveside service at 11am, Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N US Hwy 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592.
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