Ruby Nina Blankenship

Ruby Nina Blankenship, age 98, of Hiram, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born August 3, 1924 in Helen, West Virginia. A true Proverbs 31 woman, Ms. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-great grandmother. She was a strong Christian woman and loved reading her Bible. Ms. Ruby was a wonderful cook, especially known for her Million Dollar Pie, meatloaf and spaghetti. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and sewing clothes and doll clothes.

Preceding her in death were her parents, George W. and Stella Pearl (Anderson) Haga; brothers, Harold Haga, Harrison Haga and Henry Haga; and sisters, Virginia Ann Haga, Carrie Haga and Reva Grier.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Brenda Denning, Rick Blankenship, Larry Blankenship, Glenn Blankenship (Wanda), Judy Davis (Blue Anglin), Debbie Kerr, and Roger Blankenship (Carol); brother, Jimmy Haga (Betty); sisters, Naomi Vann, Sonja Fister and Rebecca “Dot” Fogelman; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. at the Living Stone Church, 545 Lorena Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30060. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Sweetwater Memorial Park.

Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Ruby Blankenship.