Mrs. Katie Andrew Blankenship Obituary (1927

Mrs. Katie Andrews Blankenship, 90, passed away on August 12, 2017, at The Oaks Of Carrollton Nursing Home in Carrollton, GA. Mrs. Katie was born on April 23, 1927, in Montpelier, the youngest of 9 children, to the late John David "Dave" and Addie Mae Andrews. Mrs. Katie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Point. Mrs. Katie was a devoted full-time housewife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren remembered growing up, if you came to visit, she always wanted to feed you or give you some “Tang” or Dr. Pepper to drink. Before her dementia progressed, she enjoyed cooking and working in her yard. She loved growing flowers, flowering shrubs, plants, and trees. Her yard was a testament to her hobby until she was no longer able to care for it. After moving to Carrollton, Georgia, in 2010, she loved living at The Oaks of Carrollton, where she made and enjoyed many new friends. She loved one of the courtyards where residents were able to tend to flowers and vegetable gardens. She would love the times that the "Elvis" impersonator would come to perform and the weekly gospel singings. The Certified Nursing Assistant's, Nurses, and Employees of the Oaks loved her and affectionately called her their "Katie-Bug." Mrs. Katie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Katie married Rufus Blankenship on March 14, 1947, in Monroe County and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1991. They were married for 44 years. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Katie was preceded in death by a infant son: James Allen Blankenship: Infant granddaughter: Lindsay Kristina Woolbright: Infant grandson: John Samuel Woolbright: Five Sisters: Ruby McWhorter, Lucille Andrews, Corrine Thompson, Margaret Tyler, and Martha Jewel Montgomery and Three Brothers: Stacey, James, and Charles Andrews. Funeral services will be Monday, August 14, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery near Montpelier. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include Three Daughters, Linda Blankenship Woolbright (John) of Benton, AR, Teresa Blankenship Steadman (Larry) of Carrollton, GA, and Angela Blankenship Kendrick (Ricky) of Starkville; Seven Grandchildren; Jonathan Woolbright (Callie) of Benton, AR: Shawn Steadman (Allison) of Florence, SC: Joshua Woolbright of Benton, AR: Whitney Steadman May (Jason) of Carrollton, GA: Jordan Woolbright (Rachel) of Benton, AR: Kate Woolbright Wooten (Jeramie) of Katy, TX: and Chasity Kendrick Gongora (Charlie) of Atlanta, GA and Eleven Great Grandchildren: Mason Woolbright, Jaden Woolbright, Jack Woolbright, Meredith May, Ross May, Logan Woolbright, Lynley Woolbright, Harper Woolbright, Hollis Woolbright, Raef Wooten, and Kase Wooten; and a number of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Woolbright, Joshua Woolbright, Jordan Woolbright, Shawn Steadman, Jason May, Jeramie Wooten, and Charlie Gongora. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Group of Carroll County, P.O. Box 1273, Carrollton, GA 30112. Visitation will be Monday 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com