Reba Armstrong Blankenship

Amory, Miss.—Reba Christine Armstrong Glenn Blankenship, 93, died on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at her home. Born June 4, 1920, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of Paul Armstrong and Sally Humphries Armstrong Wright.

She was a graduate of Smithville High School. She was married to Coy Glenn and then later married Charles Blankenship. Before her retirement for many years on Main Street, she was co-owner of Casualaire and later the owner of Hob Nob ladies and men’s shoes and women’s apparel. She was a charter member of the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church and her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Amory with Rev. Brian Gordon officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery. E.E. Pickle Funeral Home of Amory is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Charles Blankenship of Amory; one son, Jimmy Glenn (Theresa) of Amory; one step- daughter, Daon Taylor of Olive Branch; two sisters, Lois Rollins of Amory and Emolene Bolling of Waukegan, IL; two brothers, James Wallace Wright and Tillman Wright both of Amory; 6 grandchildren, Todd Glenn (Hollie), Corey Glenn, Jimmy Ann Ray (Chad), Allen Glenn (Emily), Laken Taylor, and Nicole Taylor; 9 great grandchildren, Mason and Aubrey Glenn, Gregory and Bryce Glenn, Ryan And Riley Ray, Anna Kate and Drew Glenn, and Neely Grace Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, W.R. Wright; two sisters, Clara Summerford and Doris Jean Eads; one brother, Truman Wright; and by her first husband, Coy Glenn.

Pallbearers will be Todd Glenn, Corey Glenn, Allen Glenn, Chad Ray, Gregory Glenn, and Jimmy Ann Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Mason and Aubrey Glenn, Ryan and Riley Ray, Bryce Glenn, and Anna Kate and Drew Glenn.

Memorials may be made to the St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1123 Legion Dr., Amory, MS 38821 or to Gentiva Hospice.

A special thank-you is expressed to Barbie Hillhouse and Denise Green with Gentiva Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at eepicklefuneralhome.com