Valerie Lynn Blanks, 63, formerly of Brookneal, lost her lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis on November 4, 2015, at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 3, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Effie Mason and Charles Blanks. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Longwood College, a former English teacher at Appomattox County Middle School, and a proofreader at Meredith-Burda.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri Hancock Linn and Andrew of Lynchburg and Gina Hancock Franklin and Ryan of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Haisten, Judson, Chandler, and Maya; a sister, Angie Stimpson and husband, Gray of Brookneal; and two brothers, Bruce Blanks and wife, Janet of Brookneal and Lloyd Blanks of Altavista. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4200 Innslake Drive Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
The family wishes to express thanks to Autumn Care of Altavista for their care of Valerie.
Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Virginia, November 13, 2015.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 3, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Effie Mason and Charles Blanks. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Longwood College, a former English teacher at Appomattox County Middle School, and a proofreader at Meredith-Burda.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri Hancock Linn and Andrew of Lynchburg and Gina Hancock Franklin and Ryan of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Haisten, Judson, Chandler, and Maya; a sister, Angie Stimpson and husband, Gray of Brookneal; and two brothers, Bruce Blanks and wife, Janet of Brookneal and Lloyd Blanks of Altavista. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4200 Innslake Drive Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
The family wishes to express thanks to Autumn Care of Altavista for their care of Valerie.
Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Virginia, November 13, 2015.
Valerie Lynn Blanks, 63, formerly of Brookneal, lost her lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis on November 4, 2015, at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 3, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Effie Mason and Charles Blanks. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Longwood College, a former English teacher at Appomattox County Middle School, and a proofreader at Meredith-Burda.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri Hancock Linn and Andrew of Lynchburg and Gina Hancock Franklin and Ryan of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Haisten, Judson, Chandler, and Maya; a sister, Angie Stimpson and husband, Gray of Brookneal; and two brothers, Bruce Blanks and wife, Janet of Brookneal and Lloyd Blanks of Altavista. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4200 Innslake Drive Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
The family wishes to express thanks to Autumn Care of Altavista for their care of Valerie.
Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Virginia, November 13, 2015.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 3, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Effie Mason and Charles Blanks. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Longwood College, a former English teacher at Appomattox County Middle School, and a proofreader at Meredith-Burda.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri Hancock Linn and Andrew of Lynchburg and Gina Hancock Franklin and Ryan of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Haisten, Judson, Chandler, and Maya; a sister, Angie Stimpson and husband, Gray of Brookneal; and two brothers, Bruce Blanks and wife, Janet of Brookneal and Lloyd Blanks of Altavista. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4200 Innslake Drive Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
The family wishes to express thanks to Autumn Care of Altavista for their care of Valerie.
Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Virginia, November 13, 2015.
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