MICHELLE PATRICIA KELLY BLANKENSHIP, 59 years of age of Maxie, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at her home following an extended illness . Born in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jack Kelly and Doris Marie Robinson Kelly. She had been a resident of Buchanan County several years and was a homemaker, a devoted wife and proud mother. She was a member of the Breaks Church of Christ and a dedicated member of the Harman Volunteer Fire Department. She was employed by Zayre’s for ten and half years and Firestone Tires for six years. Michelle was a Nascar fan and an avid bowler as well as a Pittsburg Steeler fan. She also loved her dogs: Lady, Fang and Demitri .Michelle was very proud of her Irish heritage, and her family. She spoke often of her family and looked forward to visits with them. It was a pleasure to hear her talk of their family gatherings. One only had to be around Michelle for a short while, to know how proud she was of Randall and his military service, and their days of drag racing. She was especially proud of their son Michael, he was the light of her life. Michelle was also blessed to have wonderful in-laws, she spoke of them and especially how Flossie and Teresa had been there to help in these last trying months. Michelle was a wonderful person and her presence will be missed by many. Ms. Blankenship is survived by her husband of forty years, Randall Lee Blankenship, Maxie, VA, 1-Son: Michael John Blankenship, Maxie, VA, 1-Sister: Pam Kelly and husband (Harold) Arendt, Cleveland, OH She was preceded in death by -2- brothers: twin brother-Michael Patrick Kelly and Bill Kelly. Funeral Services for MICHELLE PATRICIA KELLY BLANKENSHIP will be conducted Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Minister: Clint Stewart officiating. Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy me made in the form of donations to: Moma’s Family Relay for Life Cancer Team, P. O. Box 125, Big Rock, Virginia, 24603. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.