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Betty Jean

Byers Blanks

Betty Jean Byers Blanks, 67, of New Chapel road, Spout Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. She was the wife of Jesse Gerald Blanks.

Betty Jean was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Big Island, a daughter of the late Frank M. Byers and Dorothy Goff Byers, of Big Island. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church.

In addition to her husband and mother, Betty Jean is survived by two sons, G. Duane Blanks and his wife, Kimberly, of Spout Spring, and David Michael Blanks; a daughter, Dorothy B. Phillips, and her husband, Bishop Robert Phillips II; three brothers, Frank Byers II and his wife, Shelby, Randy Byers and his wife, Cheryl, all of Big Island, and Ronnie Byers and his wife, Lisa, of Bedford; three sisters, Phyllis Martin and her husband, Roger, of Appomattox, Rita Baity and her husband, Paul, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bonnie Childress and her husband, Terry, of Forest; and six grandchildren, Amber, Zachary, Cody, Allison and Olivia Blanks and Samuel Phillips.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Robinson Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Penny and the Rev. Johnny Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, March 11, 2010, at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Bishop Robert

Phillips II.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Concord Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 48, Concord, VA 24538, or Concord Fire Department, P.O. Box 26, Concord, VA 24538.

Those wishing to send an online condolence please visit www.robinson

funeral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2010.

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Ann Hale

March 17, 2010

To the Family of Betty Byers Blanks:
I went to school and church with Betty in Big Island (VA)....I am so sorry to learn of her death; she always brightened the lives of those around her. God bless. Ann Tomlinson Hale

March 15, 2010

Gerald & Family

I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful person she was!

Sincerely,
Rose Hall

Kay Franklin Ballas

March 14, 2010

Dear Gerald and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. I was so sad to hear about the accident. I know she is missed by you all. I wish I could have attended the services.
Sincerly Kay

Julie Carter

March 12, 2010

Dear Blanks Family,

I was so saddened to hear of Betty's passing. She was a special lady and I know your hearts are broken. Please know that our family is praying for you through this difficult time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Julie (Gallagher) Carter & family

Robert & Diane Jones

March 12, 2010

Dear Dee, Bobby & Little Samuel,

We were so shocked when we heard about your Mom. We didn't know until last night. Tim called us. We pray that God will comfort and keep you and your family at this most sorrowful time. Your mother left a wonderful impression on us when we first met her. She was always laughing and very kind. Please take care and if we can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to call.

Love,

DrDavid&DonnaCash &Solid Rock Church Family

March 12, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin Byers

March 12, 2010

To all the family, especially you Dee..we are so very sorry for this sudden loss. Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Dee, I meant what I said call me at anytime you want or need to talk. Spring has all my numbers. We love you all, and pray that God will comfort you all during this time, the way that He can. God Bless each and everyone of you. May you hold tight to the memories, and someday soon have a wonderful reunion day with your "momma". Love you all.
Shannon, Robin, Chance, Kadin, Kaylee, and Gage Byers

Patricia Wood

March 11, 2010

Dee and family, Im sorry to hear about the loss of a great woman. I will never forget her and her crazy self! She was always my favorite substitute teacher! All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Debra (dee dee) Bankert

March 11, 2010

Bonnie, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Nancy Beane Dellinger

March 11, 2010

Duane,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

March 11, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...James and Diane Mann

Linda Taylor

March 11, 2010

Gerald, Dee Dee, David, Duane and Family
Betty Jean has such a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

The Pickerals

March 11, 2010

Dee and family - we were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We are praying for you all and trust that God will keep you in his loving care. She was so full of life, and now, even more so - although you sorrow here. You will be in our continued thoughts and prayers.

Chris, Teena, Kylee, Natalie, and Wyatt

Pam Jungersen

March 11, 2010

Dee Dee,
I am so sad to hear about your mom. She was the best substitute teacher I ever had at Appomattox Elementary School. She had such a way with the students. She had funny stories to tell and made everyone laugh. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Chris Greever

March 11, 2010

Duane, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know this must be a very difficult time for you. I pray you feel the comfort of the Lord with you now and in the coming months.
Chris Greever

Larry Whorley

March 11, 2010

To all the family we extend our prayers and sympathy during this time in your lives. May God be with you and give you strength and comfort you.
Larry and Faye

Allison Thompson

March 11, 2010

"Dee Dee" and Family...
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss... words escape at this time. Praying for you all.

Pastor Tim and Diane Wilde

March 11, 2010

Dee,Bob and Samuel;
We are praying for you that God will give you comfort and the peace that passeth all understanding. God Blesses us with memories and times shared for a reason. Remember those times of laughter until you're all together again someday.
Love you.

Annette Chenault

March 11, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Betty Jean. I remember when she first met my Uncle Gerald, they would visit us in Buckingham. I remember watching her as she taught my big brother Mike dance moves. She was vivacious, friendly, full of life. I became good friends with her sister Rita and we were close for several years. I will miss her.

Tara Briggs

March 11, 2010

Dorothy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in my prayers. I remember her for her contagious laugh and always putting a smile on everyone's face. She will be dearly missed but know you will meet her again someday.

Paul & Peggie Nash

March 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May you look to the Lord for the confort that He will surely give.

March 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleaure of working with Betty at Therapy she was always a pleasure to work with, always laughing and never complaining. She will be truley missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Brian

J.W & Carolyn Firkin

March 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carl & Pat Watkins

March 11, 2010

IM so sorry to hear of Bettys passing ,Pat always ask about her and if I ever saw her anywhere,we will, be praying for the family.

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