Betty Alexandra Blankenship, 80, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord February 9, 2012. She is survived by her husband William T. Blankenship, and two sons; Keith C. Taylor and Steven A. Taylor. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm, Monday, February 13, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Graveside services will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, February 14, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.