Carrie A. Blankenship

BLANKENSHIP, Carrie A. (Quick) - Age 91, of Linden, died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Avalon Hospice. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 11, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Those desiring may make contributions to Avalon Hospice. Carrie was born August 1, 1920 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Carrie G. (Fox) Ellison. She married Donald W. Quick October 15, 1939 in Standish and he preceded her in death January 9, 1979, she then married Woodrow Blankenship in 1992 and he preceded her in death July 27, 1995. She had resided in Linden since 1948. Carrie had been employed by Linden Presbyterian Church for 25 years as a custodian and also did upholstery and restored furniture. She was a member of Linden Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed farming with her husband Donald from 1949 to 1978. She especially enjoyed crocheting. Surviving are: daughter, Geraldine Kay Coppler of Linden; 2 grandchildren, Richard Coppler, Jr. and wife Victoria of Swartz Creek and Janice Coppler of Linden; 4 grandchildren, Jacqulyn, Aaron and Andrew Coppler and Nicholas Adams; 3 stepsons, Eugene and wife Barb Blankenship, Oscar and wife Pat Blankenship and Mark Blankenship; stepdaughter, Shirley and husband E.G. Politte; 2 brothers, Jack Ellison of Sterling and Douglas Ellison; 3 sisters, Virginia Myer, Mary Watson and Polly Avery and husband Robert; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles H. Quick; son-in-law, Richard Coppler, Sr.; stepson, Ron Blankenship. Online tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.