Bonnie Mitchell Blankenship

Bonnie M. Blankenship, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born in Oakland, California. With her husband, she has owned and operated Mill End Carpets for over 30 years. Bonnie was preceded in rest by her son, Michael Howe and parents, Jeff and Marie Mitchell. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Alvin Blankenship; children, Adam Blankenship and wife Carri of the Outer Banks, North Carolina, Todd Howe of Hampton, and Blake Blankenship of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and grandchildren, Zoe, Zac, Daniel, Erin, and Michael. The family will receive friends 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.