Goldeen M. Blankenship

Goldeen Mildred Blankenship, 88, of Bland MO, passed away on October 10, 2024 in the hospital surround by all of her loved ones. 

 She was born to Clifford and Mildred Pointer on November 13 1935. Goldeen went on to marry her best friend Edgar Blankenship on June 2nd 1956 at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church in Belle MO. They were happily married for 68 wonderful years. Her and Edgar had many great memories together and in those memories were their 3 daughters Jackie Smith (Tom), Sandy Hale (Aleta DuBose) and Theresa Blankenship (Dave). Their blessings were continued with six grandchildren Tina Smith (Les Nivens), Thomas Smith (Jenny), Clinton Hale (Stephanie), Cassie Galbreath (Jordan), Patrick Cox, Justin Cox and 9 great grandchildren Ashton Smith, Alicia Smith, Sydney Smith, Isabella Smith, Alyssa Door, Lacey Nivens, Samantha Nivens, Remi Branson, Isaiah Galbreath and many more nieces and nephews.

During the early years Goldeen and Edgar loved to camp and travel with their daughters. They also had multiple old cars that they took to multiple car shows. As the years went on, they enjoyed quality time with their growing family fishing and feeding the fish in there 2 ponds by their house. They also loved scratching tickets each day and at least once a month would take a trip to the boat in Boonville. She was a faithful and active member of the St. Alexander Catholic Church for 69 years and she never missed a Sunday. 

She is preceded in death by her mother and father along with three siblings, Rockie, Joann and Shirley, and one daughter in-law Aleta Dubose. 

Goldeen’s services will be held at St. Alexander Catholic Church on Monday 14th, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10:00 followed by services at 11:00. 

Please send sympathies in the form of donations to the St. Alexander Catholic Church.