Elsie Ann Blankenship, age 69, of Chllicothe died on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at her home.
She was born on March 3, 1942 in Alexander County, IL the daughter of Virgil C. and Pearl M. (Denton) Thomas. Elsie married William E. Blankenship on February 21, 1957 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2008.
Surviving are her children: Barbara Hardmeier of West Peoria, Belinda (Mike) Dossett of Chillicothe and William E. (Cassandra) Blankenship, Jr., of Mapleton, IL. Eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two sisters: Grace Jeffries of Chillicothe and Virgie (Jim) Johnson of Mason City. One brother, William “Bill” (Judy) Thomas of Mebane, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant brother, Jerry Lee Thomas.
She was a homemaker and foster mother.
She attended the Chillicothe Christian Church and past member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe.
She has gone to be with her loving husband and parents in heaven. She loved her family and always talked about her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Rev. Bob Hentrich will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rescue 33.
You may view her obituary and leave online condolences at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com
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