Paula L. Blankenship, age 71, of Lott died Thursday, January 6, 2011 in a local hospital. Services and burial will be held at a late date. Mrs. Blankenship was born on June 17, 1939 in Carlinville, Illinois to John and Lynette Gray. She had been a resident of Falls County for the past 23 years. Survivors include her husband, Roy E. Blankenship, one daughter, Pamela K. Brown both of Lott and one grandson, John Jason South of Belton.