Fannie Caroline Blankenship

Fannie Blankenship (77) of Clinton, MD passed away at home surrounded by family on May 1, 2020. She was born in Accokeek, MD on July 2, 1942. She was the daughter of James and Olive Etter. Fannie was a devoted housewife until her husband Bill passed away in 1988. She got a job at the Prince George’s County Schoolboard as a bus aide and she also delivered papers for the Washington Post. She loved working until an accident ended her career. Fannie loved and hated having her family around her. Fannie loved to shop, listening to country music and Elvis Presley. She liked the Hallmark Channel, cooking shows and especially her Soap Operas. She enjoyed going to the Moose Lodge and yard sales. She was a fantastic Mother and Grandmother, always making sure everyone had what they needed. She gave us wonderful memories at Christmas every year. She loved to sing around the house as she did at church while growing up. Fannie was a very strong, independent woman. We love her very much and will miss her dearly. Fannie is survived by her siblings: Jan Etter of Accokeek, MD, Carlton Etter of Virginia, Clarion Peterman of North Carolina and Judy Campbell of Virginia. She is also survived by her 3 children: Catherine “Cathy” Garner of Clinton, MD, Chalres “Billy” Blankenship of King George, VA and Christopher “Chris” Blankenship of Kearneysville, WV. Fannie has Seven Grandchildren: Angela Ward of Hedgesville, WV, Christopher Blankenship of Bunker Hill, WV, Jonathan Kerby of Deale, MD Joshua Kerby of Clinton, MD Jacqueline Grover of Fort Lagoon, NC, Jessica Kerby-Tayman of Clinton, MD and Justin Kerby-Tayman of Florida. She has 10 Great Grandchildren: Emalee & Amelia Blankenship, Brayden & Braxton Ward; Zander, Zada, Zarina & Zakota Kerby; and Arya and Aurora Grover as well as one on the way. *Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we are unable to have a typical service at this time. She will be laid to rest at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fannie Caroline Blankenship please visit our Sympathy Store.