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Zeta Blankenship Obituary
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Mrs. Zeta Elaine Blankenship, age 63, Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Telford, TN, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Blankenship was born September 7, 1960, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to the late Sam & Lillian Crabtree Hankal. She was also preceded in death by one brother.
She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1978.
Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years, Major (R) Michael D. Blankenship; two children, Misty Faith Horton (Shane) and Michael Gabriel Blankenship; three grandsons, one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters; and an abundance of family and friends.
She was a proud grandmother!
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 12:30 PM, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mark Harrod officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM Thursday at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Blankenship, Jacob Broyles, Gabe Blankenship, and George Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Boling, Gavin Horton and Aaron Street.
Condolences may be sent to the Blankenship family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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NANCY BYRD
April 5, 2024
I WORK FOR A DR's. OFFICE IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC. ZETA WAS ONE OF OUR PATIENT'S. SHE WAS SO KIND AND CARING OF ALL SHE MEET. SHE TALKED ABOUT HER GRANDCHILDING ALL THE TIME AND SHARED HOW MUCH SHE LOVED THEM. SHE TRULY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. FAMILY WAS HER EVERYTHING. IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
NANCY BYRD
Nancy Decio
March 26, 2024
I worked with Zeta in the O.R. At JCMC. She was a sweet heart and fried. So so sorry. Prayers to her family. Nancy Decio
Juanelle Lambert
March 26, 2024
I will miss my friend of 63 years. Condolences to Mike, Misty and Gabe and Zeta´s many extended family members.
Juanelle
Kim
March 26, 2024
I knew Zeta from Fairmont Elementary. She was alway so sweet and kind.
I´m so sorry for your loss
Kim Smith Greenwell
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Lynn Hawn
March 25, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Zeta was a beautiful person
Lynn Hawn
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for Zeta Blankenship
Mar
27
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesHighway 11E 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Mar
28
Celebration of Life
12:30 p.m.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesHighway 11E 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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