Brenda Kay Blankenship

Brenda Kay Blankenship, age 74 of Dayton, passed away May 6, 2020. She was born December 28, 1945 in Tennessee to the late Blaine and Etheleen Daugherty. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Blankenship; 2 sisters: Shirley and Carol; 3 brothers: Tommy, Randall and Bill; granddaughter and grandson-in-law: Amanda and Dougie; and nephew, Ronnie Edison Walters.

Brenda is survived by her children: Johnny Ray Blankenship, Jr., Debra Blankenship Yost (James) and Denise Miller (Gary); sister, Peggy Smith (Gene); brother, Jack Daugherty; grandchildren: Brandon, Brittany, Brooke (Dillon Anderson) and their son Brayden, Brandy and Nicole; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; including: Beverly Stacy, Lisa Basler, Darlene Long, Pamela Tresser and Linda Chicoine.

Brenda loved playing BINGO and cards, especially poker. She was an avid sports fan who loved to watch the Tennessee Volunteers football and Kentucky Wildcats basketball. Brenda was a great cook and a wonderful lady who would do anything for anyone. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed.

Private services will be held for the family at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. Burial at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com