Mattie S. Blankenship

mattie blankenship

January 31, 1944 ~ April 12, 2005


Resided in: Candler, NC

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Mattie Elizabeth Seay Blankenship, 61, of 11 Wise Road, Candler, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Henderson County and was the daughter of Bessie Kitchen Seay Hill of Dana, and the late John B. Seay. She was also preceded in Death by a sister Sarah Caldwell. She was the owner and operator of a house cleaning service and a member of New Hope Independent Baptist Church. She was an avid camper, a devoted Christian woman, and a devoted wife and mother. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James W. Blankenship; three daughters, Sheila Ann Lewis and her husband Donald, Elizabeth F. Callahan, and Cynthia Melton, all of Candler; two sons, William K. Callahan and John R. Callahan of Candler; two sisters, Judith A. Knighten of Hendersonville and Martha Elmore of Dallas, NC; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy McFalls officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.

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  1. Mattie was my former mother-in-law, but she was so much more than that. She was a friend to me always. She was always ready to welcome anyone in, and treated everyone equally. I lived in her home at the beginning of my first marriage, and we grew as close as mother and daughter. When Cheryl and Chris were born, she was always there for us. After I married Bobby, she welcomed him in her home. With the birth of Cheryl’s daughter, Chloe, and Chris’s daughter, Lexie, Mattie became part of a 5 generation chain. She had strong family ties, and a strong will to live. She fought the cancer, and in the end, won the victory. She is now at peace with the Lord. We will all miss her, but she left a wonderful example for all of us to try to follow. I loved her beyond words… Kim Staton Truelove

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  2. MATTIE WAS A SWEET LADY WHO I HAVE KNOWN FOR MOST OF MY LIFE, SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WITH KIND WORDS FOR OTHERS. MATTIE MADE HER FINAL JOURNEY AND IS AT PEACE NOW. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ESPECIALLY TO BILL, MARTHA, SHEILA AND THE OTHER FAMILY. RACHAEL JUSTICE& FAMILY

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  3. MATTIE WAS MY FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS SHE WAS SHE WAS A LOVELY CHRISTIAN LADY, MY CHILDREN AND MATTIE AND BILLS CHILDREN PLAYED TOGETHER MATTIE KNOW LONGER HAS CANCER SHE NOW REST IN THE ARMS OF HER LORD, PSALMS 23 THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT. HE MAKED ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES; HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. HE RESTORETH MY SOUL; HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME,S SAKE. YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL; FOR THOU ART WITH ME; THY ROD AND THY STAFF THEY COMFORT ME. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCEOF MINE ENEMIES; THOU ANNOINTEST MY HEAD WITH OIL; MY CUP RUNNETH OVER. SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE; AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.

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  4. Mattie always had a smile and laughter that would lift spirits. Its difficult to express feelings since I grew up around her and have known her all my life. There was always something for the children going on at Bess and ‘Buns’ home. Especially when most of the cousins came in to visit. A fun time for sure. I will miss her. My prayers and condolences to Bill and the children. I am sorry I was unable to attend the service. May God Bless.

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  5. Mattie was my Mamaw and I will miss her very much. She was such a wonderful and caring person to everyone that knew her. I am so proud to have know and been the grandson of such a wonderful lady and will forever remember the wonderful memories of the times we got to spend together. I am now happy now knowing that she is in a better place and all the sickness has been healed and hope that I may be so lucky as to one day see her again in Heaven because I will never forget my Mamaw.

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  6. I can’t even begin to express my sympathay to the family of ‘Aunt Mattie’. I can’t think of a better person in this world. She was always there to help anyone in need. Growing up and through out my childhood I can always remember Aunt Mattie always being there. Although there is no blood relation to her an myself, she was always my Aunt Mattie. I can always remember her sweet tea. Her strong will, huge heart and smile will FOREVER be a part of me. She will be truly missed.

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  7. Mike and I met Jim and Mattie several years ago when we attended the same church. They were such dear people and we visited their home on a couple of occasions and they made us feel right at home. It is good to know Mattie is with Jesus and will never know pain again. And to know we’ll see her again soon. Our sincerest sympathies go to the surviving family members. Please contact us, Jim, if you have a need that we can help you with, OK? Our prayers are with you and God will see you through this time of sorrow. God bless! From, Mike and Sharon Woon

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  8. I pray God comforts you all with His sweet Holy Spirit during this
    time of grief!
    Remember John 11:25-26!

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