Irma Carlene Blankenship
September 11, 1940 ~ September 21, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
IRMA CARLENE BLANKENSHIP
ASHEVILLE – Irma Carlene Blankenship, 70, of Old Haywood Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Blankenship was a daughter of the late James Frank and Alice Jones Williams. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Lee Sluder, and a sister, Billie Ann Taylor.
She worked for Vanderbilt Shirt Company, the Kellwood Corporation, and retired on disability from Ingles in 1989. She was also a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband of 48 years, Aaron Mike Blankenship; daughter, Robin Marie Williams of Asheville; son, James Michael Blankenship and his wife, Lori, of Arden; sister Angela Denise Reynolds and her husband, Eddie, of Asheville; aunt and uncle Ailene and Vincent Wilde; grandchildren Keisha Marie Frazier, Angelica Blankenship, Nicholas Blankenship, and Zachary Blankenship.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to The Lewis Rathbun Center, 121 Sherwood Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803.
Mike & Family,
We are sorry to hear of Carlene’s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
James, So sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing she is without pain and you will see her again someday.
Mike, James and Robin,
I was so sorry to hear of your Loss.
Carlene was my ‘Buddy’ I loved her dearly, she was a good friend to have!
She was always laughing and going on about something. We worked together @ Ingles #4 for a long time, we would go to lunch together and just had a lot of fun. She was full of life. I know she will be missed greatly, but she is not suffering now, she fought a good fight. Our thoughts and Prayers go to All of the family. May God give you All strength and Peace during this time. My ‘Buddy’ I will miss you!!
Love
Darlene & Ken Oliver
Michael and I are so sorry for your loss, we will remember your family in our prayers
Mike,
, Carlene was always good to me in the stores when I worked for Tn. Pride and the Gourmet food companys
I will have you and family in my prayers
John Warren
I’m sorry to here of your loss. I know Carlene will be missed greatly.
To the Blankenship Family~
I got the pleasure of meeting Carlene from my brother, Wesley Carnes.. She would always come into Lowes & I enjoyed talking with her.. I am so sorry to hear about her passing.. I will have you in my prayers..
Traci Carnes Frisbee
Mike and James,
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing anyone can say or do to make it easy right now. It’s only with the passing of time that the pain will ease leaving warm memories of the wife and mother who loved you both.
In Sympathy,
David
I met Carlene thru my Aunt Sharon. Carlene gave me one of the most precious gifts ever when she gave me a boxer puppy that I named Chance. He had a hard life and without Carlene stepping in and saving him I’d never had the joy he brought me in his short life. God has a new angel today and one that we will all miss here on earth. Prayers for healing to the family. Much love from me.
Mike, James, & family:
We were saddened to hear of Mrs. Blankship’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with peace during the difficult days ahead.
Mark, Norma, & JT York
James and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love,
Karen and John
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Robbie
Dear James and Mike, So sorry to hear about Carlene. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our love, Rob and Elizabeth
Mike, James and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. During this most difficult time we pray that you will feel the touch of our Heavenly Father’s embrace.
Annette and Adam
I will keep yall in my prays.
Dear Mike it has been a long time but I hope you remember me. I am very sorry for your loss and if there is anything in the world I can do please let me know. Please email me or just ask Charlie Sams, knows how to get a hold of me. Your in my prayers Mike…
Sincerely,
Scott Parham
In our prayers for life is short.
Mike, it has been a long, long time and this is sad time to reconnect. Having been where you are, I know it is very painful. You and your wife had some good days (diamonds) and some not so good (rocks). Remember the diamonds. Much sympathy. Rusty
MIKE,
My heart goes out to the family in this time. I know she will be missed greatley and I will be saying a prayer for the family and friends.
Mike and family, We were classmates at Llee Edwards. I’m so sorry for your loss, the picture and write up reflects a lovely and happy woman. Having lost my husband 12 years ago, I can assure you of God’s love and presence at this time and in the future. Praying for you and your family’s peace.
Mike & Family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. She was always so sweet to bring her wonderful graham cracker cookies to the pool hall gang & sometimes a few came home with Dicky. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all & hope that you will soon be able to only remember the fun & loving things she brought to your lives. Peace to you all.
Love,
The Drymans
Sorry to hear about Carlene, we were friends for nearly a lifetime. She, Nell, and I used to have some great times. My prayers are with you and your family.