Kimberly Marie Blankenship

Kimberly Marie Blankenship, age 53, of Beckley, West Virginia was born in Cleveland, Ohio and rested her beautiful soul peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Kimberly was so full of life that even though she is gone, her essence will always live through her kids and grandbabies. Her biggest and proudest accomplishment was her daughters; if she could have told the whole world about them, she would have. She was someone you could vent your heart out to, and she would hide her pain to ease yours, a true mom. She always loved the beach, the way the waves hit the shore like they had somewhere to be, and the way the sand wrapped around her feet like a warm hug.

Her world revolved around being a grandmother; La'Riyah and Kade were her heart. Bentley, her fur baby, was her soul dog, and she loved him so very much - the eggs with cheese she made every morning and the cuddles on the couch he'll never forget. She was a motherly figure to anyone who came along and loved every kid who came through her door like they were her own.

Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted loving partner and best friend William Ray of Beckley, her children Lindsey Redden of Maple Fork, McKenzie Mitchell of Beckley, Alexis Fitzwater of Beckley, Tre Ray of Beckley and her bonus daughters Twania, Jaqueline. Along with her grandbabies that she loved very much La'Riyah Guerrant and Kade Bennett.

Kimberly is also survived by her, father Mike and Nelda Blankenship of Prosperity, mother Beth and Danny Surratt of Eccles, her siblings, Robin and Chris Olson, Chris and Kate Blankenship, Dave and Liz Blankenship, Travis Surratt, Brenda and Jeff Bowles, Diana Boyko, Richard Boyko, Jerry and Robin. Her nieces and nephews Tyler, Kayla, Jillian, Jessica, Lauren, Alex, Zack, Ollie, Allie and Jeffery.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Kimberly Marie Blankenship will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 PM at the Amos E. Quesenberry Peace Chapel of Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley with Pastor Lonnie Grear and Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 6 PM until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net .

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.