OBITUARIES: In Memory

BLANKENSHIP, Sharon Beth

Ms. Sharon Beth Blankenship, age 78, of Rome, passed away peacefully at her residence and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Ms. Blankenship was born in Rome, Georgia on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late Bernice Reece Blankenship and the late Melvin H. Blankenship.

She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College in 1969. She earned a Master of Education degree from West Georgia College in 1977 and a Specialist in Education degree from West Georgia College in 1983.

Ms. Blankenship was employed by the Gordon County School District until her retirement in 2000. She was also a lifelong member of New Life Church of God in Rome. Throughout her life, Ms. Blankenship enjoyed attending church services and events, as well as playing the piano, which she would often do during church services until the pain in her hands from early onset osteoarthritis became too great.

Ms. Blankenship was an avid seamstress, especially during her younger years, and also enjoyed several crafts including needlework, cross stitching, crocheting, painting, latch rug making and small wood inlay projects.

She truly loved cats, including her own, and for many years she has donated money to several agencies involved with feline health and feline rescues. Ms. Blankenship has also donated money for a number of years to organizations involved with causes dear to her heart such as assistance for U.S. veterans, especially wounded soldiers.

Survivors include a brother, Donnie Waymond Blankenship and his wife Betty from Evans, Georgia; a nephew, Will Blankenship from Evans, GA, and a special friend and caregiver, Dawn Treglown.

Graveside Service will be held at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11:00AM.

Parnick Jennings Sr. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.