Velma Lee Blankenship, age 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Woodland Manor. She was born September 18, 1926, in Springfield, , Mo, to Carl and Gusta (Presley) Alexander. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas and her son; Jim. She is survived by her son; Jerry Blankenship, and his wife, Lu of Pleasant Hope, MO. three grandchildren, four-great-grandchildren,
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016, at Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Pleasant Hope, MO. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.