Ruth Shelton Blankenship

Ruth Shelton Blankenship passed away on November 7, 2026.

Ruth was born on March 6, 1935, to the late Hugh Shelton and Hattie Wilkerson Shelton.

Ruth was a teacher at George Washington High School before retiring. She was a member of the Wednesday Club and before her decline in health she was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

She is predeceased by her husband Bobby Lee Blankenship, sons John Major Blankenship, R. Lee Blankenship.

She is survived by her son Robert Brian Blankenship and grandchildren Mariah Blankenship Springs, Cutler Blankenship, Rainey Blankenship McKinney, Jacob Blankenship, Caleb Blankenship and Matthew Blankenship.

A graveside service will be held at Highland Burial Park on Saturday November 14, 2026, at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ruth’s memory to Trinity United Methodist Church.