MaryAnn Blankenship, age 73, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was a member of Greenhill II Baptist Church in Dandridge. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas V. Blankenship; parents, Hobart and Manilla Thomas; brother, William (Bill) Thomas; brother-in-law, James Earl Laws, Jr. Survived by son, Kent and wife Jan Blankenship; daughter, Marta and husband David Monhollan; grandchildren, Lauren Reagan and husband Chad, Tyler Blankenship, Jordan Monhollan, Kelsey Innes and husband Dale; great-granddaughter, Mallory Innes; brother, James Thomas and wife Faye; sisters, Frances Hobby and Ethel Laws. The interment and memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Way of The Cross Baptist Church, 2926 Whittle Springs Rd., Knoxville, TN 37917. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com