BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

7404 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, Virginia

Jean Blankenship Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2017.

Jean Ford Blankenship, 72, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at her residence. Born August 28, 1944, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Burton Ford and the late Louise Witt Ford.

Jean was a retired cafeteria worker for Campbell County Schools, and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Jean is survived by her children, Michael Wayne Blankenship and his wife Karen of Winchester, Timothy Scott Blankenship and his wife Alisa of Greer, SC and Jennifer (Missy) Davis and her husband Paul Jr. (P.J.) of Lynchburg; one brother, Minor Parish Ford and his wife Blanche of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, Stephen R. Blankenship and his wife Tiffany, Hunter L. Blankenship and his wife Martha, Michaela G. Blankenship, Miranda B. Blankenship, Zachary Wright, Kelsey Davis, Alex Davis, Sarah Blankenship and Jeremy St. John and his wife Amy; one great granddaughter, Mariyah L. Blankenship; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2050 Langhorne Rd. #201, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or the American Diabetes Association, 4335 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenparkavenue.com.

Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the family, (434) 845-4521.

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February 22, 2017

May God give comfort to the family, mourning
the death of such a cherished loved one.
My sincere condolences and sympathy.
1 Cor 1;3,4

February 22, 2017

May God give comfort to the family, mourning
the death of such a cherished loved one.
My sincere condolences and sympathy.
1 Cor 1;3,4

February 19, 2017

Carrie Christine Ford Pillow

I am so sorry to hear that Jean has passed. I know Jesus and her brothers and sisters were waiting with open arms. It's painful to loose a parent but as someone I love very much just told me "We now have another angel to watch over us. "

February 17, 2017

Kevin OConnell

Mike, We are praying for you and your family during this time. Please accept our sincere sympathies. Kevin O'Connell & Leigh Wade

February 16, 2017

Bonnie Johns

You always made me laugh. We often talked about God and your brothers and sisters. Your children were your pride and joy. Also your grandchildren. I just wished I could have seen you one more time. I know you are the arms of God. Fly high Jean until I see you again.

February 15, 2017

Angela Brown

My prayers are with the entire family. We had some good times at BMS. She will be missed.

February 14, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11

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