Obituary

Lucille Newman Blankenship
(May 20, 1930 - May27, 2012)

LUCILLE NEWMAN BLANKENSHIP, 82, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Don McMellon. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. She was born May 20, 1930, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bernard "Pete" and Ella Johnson Newman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ivan Ray Blankenship; and son-in-law, Bob Morris. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette Morris and Marsha Poling; son-in-law, Rick, whom she loved like a son; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lena and Tommy Wickline of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. She was a very loving and caring person, always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met, willing to help anyone in need. She also leaves behind one granddaughter, Mandie (Chad) Smith of Ona, W.Va.; and their daughters, Sydney and Morgan, whom she adored. Also her two faithful furry friends, Kimmi Sue and Andy. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank Betty Shockley for her love and care, bringing a smile to Mom's face every day.