Virginia "Jenny" Blankenship

Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Blankenship, age 79 of Morris, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Mrs. Blankenship enjoyed gardening, visiting the beach and spending time with her family. In her younger years, she would make the best German chocolate and red velvet cakes, along with homemade biscuits. She loved spending time with her family and was a loving partner of Leo, cherished mother to Bruce, Brett, Dana and Daryl, beloved Meme to Brittney, Colton, Garrett, Allyson, Kyle, Logan, Jaxon, Taylor, Brodie, Malorie and Kara. She will forever be in our hearts.

She is survived by her son, Brett Amerson, her stepdaughter, Dana Crowell, her step-son, Daryl Blankenship, her grandchildren, Brittney Hicks (Jason), Colton Amerson, Garrett Amerson, Allyson Vines, Kyle Amerson, Logan Hunter, Jaxon Tidwell, Taylor Tidwell, Brodie Blankenship, Malorie Butler and Kara Blankenship, her great-grandchildren, Lauren Hicks, Emalee Keene, Abagail Eakin, Khalid Amerson, Collin Hunter, Barrett Butler and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Blankenship and her son, Bruce Amerson.