Melinda (Mindy) Lee Blankenship was born October 25, 1979, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was a graduate of McNairy Central High School class of 1997 and attended Gulf Coast Community College and UTM. She was a member of Sinner's Hope Church in Sardis, Tennessee.
She departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the age of 36 years, 8 months, and 15 days.
Mindy is survived by her parents, Ricky and Lisa Blankenship of Sardis, Tennessee; her beloved sister, Ashley Blankenship of Selmer, Tennessee; grandparents, Rev. Lloyd and Wanda Blankenship of Sardis, Tennessee; aunts and uncles, Juan and Shelly Palomino, Ronnie and Angie Blankenship, Rick and Lavonda (Sis) Hefner, Wayne and Ginger Howell; niece, Ashlyn; nephews, Ashton and Abel; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Linda Faye and Olen (Sonny) Davis.