Norma Blankenship

Sunday, December 30, 2018
Norma Blankenship

BENTON, Mo. — Norma Blankenship, 82, died Dec. 29, 2018, at her home.

Born May 1, 1936, in Swinton, daughter of the late Earsley and Lillie Garland Ridings, she was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Scott City.

On May 10, 1952, she married Kenneth Blankenship, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2014.

She is survived by her son, Ricky Blankenship of Benton; two daughters, Kathy Davis of McClure, Ill., and Regina Masters of Benton; a brother, Charles Ridings of Millington, Tenn.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia; and two brothers and two grandchildren.

A celebration of life dinner will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church.

Family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.