Betty Jo Blankenship

Betty Jo Blankenship, age 78, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at Whitehouse Country Manor. She was born July 13th, 1932 to James David and Clara Pearl (Arnett) Moses in Jellico, Tennessee. Betty was a Teachers Aid with Toledo Public Schools, teaching at Glenwood Elementary for many years. She was an avid quilter and seamstress, sharing her creations for all to see. Betty also enjoyed spending time in her garden planting and caring for her petunias. She liked going with her husband, Arnold and special friends, Don and Eileen on many fishing trips on Lake Erie. Betty will be remembered by her family for her sound advice, work ethic and concern she showed for them. Their time spent together as a family will be treasured.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Moses, Jr. and sisters, Carol Hartley, Mildred Lanter and Ann Hopkins. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Arnold Blankenship; sons, Michael Blankenship of Ottawa Lake, MI and Edwin (Marikay) Blankenship of Sylvania, OH; stepdaughter, Cheri (John) Mcleod of Northfield, OH; grandchildren, Lauren and Evan Blankenship; step-grandchildren, Ian, Kyle and Kelly Mcleod and siblings, Alma Miniard of Oak Ridge, TN and Jerry Moses of Las Vegas, NV.

The family will receive guests Sunday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank Whitehouse Country Manor for their loving care and support.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of the Donor's Choice.