Sarah Jane Blankenship, 86, of Alum Creek, WV passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with her family surrounding her.
Jane was born August 30, 1932 in Island Creek, WV to the late Foster and Thelma Midkiff. She was a homemaker and member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Alum Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Delmar Blankenship; brother, John Midkiff and sisters, Ruth Justice, Dolly Allen, Cornie Barker, and Verda Jean Midkiff.
She is survived by sons, Melvin (Monica) Blankenship, and Fredrick “Kip” (Tammy) Blankenship both of Alum Creek, and Gregory Blankenship, Lillington, NC; daughters,Rita (Jackie) Hughes of Alum Creek and Tammy McClaskey of Buffalo; brother, Ned Midkiff; and sister, Barb Linville both of Alum Creek and half-brother, Homer Midkiff of Clendenin; grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott) Robinson, Julie (Jimmy) Roberts, Tara (Davey) Hughes, Brandon Hughes, Christopher (Ashtin) Blankenship, Clifton (Kristan) Blankenship, Kayla McClaskey, and Sommer Blankenship and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park Cemetery, Ona, WV. Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers Linda Turley, Pam Phillips and the staff of the Hubbard Hospice West for the wonderful care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have a lot of good memories with aunt Jane
My deepest sympathies for Sarah’s passing. It is truly heartbreaking to lose someone we love. I wanted to take a moment and share a truly comforting promise from the bible. Job 14:14, 15 “If a man dies, can he live again? I will wait all the days of my compulsory service Until my relief comes. You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” Yes God longs to bring our dear loved ones back to life. Very soon we will have our loves ones reunited with us. What a truly special day that will be
So sorry, she was my dearest friend, so many wonderful memories!
My deepest sympathies to Jane’s family. Love to all.
Rita & Jackie, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family