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Callie (Bentley) Blankenship

January 11, 1934 ~ July 6, 2023 (age 89) 89 Years Old

Obituary

Callie B. Blankenship, 89 of Phelps, KY passed away July 6th, 2023, at her sons’ residence. She was born January 11th, 1934, a daughter of the late Firel and Isabelle “Mullins” Bentley. In addition to her parents, Callie was also preceded by her husband, Melvin Jr., great grandson, Asher Howerton; five brothers, Carl, Jimmy, MacArthur, Rollie, and Orville Bentley; three sisters, Ollie Blankenship, Ina Granke, and Bernice Wright.

Those surviving to cherish her memory include her son, Michael (Sherry) Blankenship of Bean Station, TN; brother, Jasper (Mildred) Bentley of Myra, KY; sister, Patsy Kiser of Pikeville, KY; grandchildren, Kristin (Chris) Howerton, Jordan (Amy) Blankenship and her great grandchildren and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing.

Callie was a member of Peter Creek Presbyterian Church at Phelps, KY. She was a long-time teacher and principal of Majestic Grade School.

The family welcomes friends at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at Peter Creek Presbyterian Church in Phelps, KY with special service at 7:00 P.M. with Kelly Baldridge officiating. Private entombment will follow at Johnson Memorial Park Mausoleum at Pikeville, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY. The guestbook may be viewed at www.joneswestfh.com.

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