Shelba Jeane Blankenship
November 19, 1945 ~ December 17, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Shelba “Jeane” Woody Blankenship, 58, of 51 Harnett Street, Asheville, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Hilda Byrd Woody. She was an insurance adjuster and secretary with T.M. Mayfield & Company and was a member of the Asheville Claims Association where she held all offices including President of the association. She also served as Treasurer of the NC Adjusters Association and was a member of Windom United Methodist Church in Burnsville.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband, W. Harold Blankenship; a daughter, Vicki Briggs of Burnsville; two step-sons, Daniel Blankenship and Van Blankenship, both of Asheville and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.
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To Harold & family:
May the Lord be with you all during this time of bereavement. I want to say that I have only met Mrs. Blankenship once; however, she left a lasting impression on me. It was as if I knew her many years. She had a great spirit about her. She will be missed but know that she is at rest and peace with the Lord.
Dear Harold and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Cecelia
Harold & Family:
David & I were saddened to hear of Jeane’s death. I always enjoyed speaking with her at the office and found her to always be genuinely committed to helping us. Our thoughts are with you.
Martha Brown (Central Mutual)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My deepest sympathy.
(Kemper Auto & Home – Dispatcher)
My thoughts an prayers are with you and your family.
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I OR THE EMPLOYEES AT KEMPER CAN DO PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Sorry for your loss(Kemper Auto & Home)
I will never forget the time Shelba and I shared, I never grew tired of her stories. She lived many lifetimes in her short time here on earth, and I feel honored to have been a small part of it.
Harold, I was very sorry to here about Jeane. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family. Jeane will be greatly missed by many. I will remember her as always seeming so Happy all of the time.
I will always remember the times Jeane would ask about my back and any treatments i may be having and knowing that she cared so much for others even though she had such more serious health problems of her own. truly a Classy Lady! She will be missed by all who knew her. Steve Brooks & Family
Dear Harold:
My deepest sympathy to you in your loss. I just found out, since I have been working in Knoxville lately. We had some very good times at the claims meetings. I will miss Jeane’s friendly smile. She always wanted to help and was very sincere. Once again, my deepest sympathy.
Gerry Huntley
Dear Harold, sorry we were not there for you, but want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Jean was such a good friend and we miss her, but believe that she is in a wonderful place where she would never leave and awaits to welcome us all with open arms. Your friends, Marie & Bill Clark