Reed, Bertie Elizabeth Turner Blankenship

Bertie Elizabeth Turner Blankenship Reed, 99 years old, of Floyd, daughter of James Madison and Eliza Jane Turner, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was surrounded by her devoted family. She was a a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being with and cooking for her family and neighbors. She was very kind hearted and always had a good sense of humor. She was also a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jonah, Cam, and John Henry Turner; and two grand-daughters, Danielle Renee and Tessa Lynn Blankenship. She is survived by a son, Hosea (Lana) Blankenship; two daughters, Peggy (Paul) Beran, and Brenda Rhea; her precious grandchildren, Nichole (Sean) Kobia, Josh (Brooke) Blankenship, Ashlee Blankenship, Kim Scaggs, Missy (Tony Fisher) Scaggs, John (Kesha) Belcher, Matt (Carin) Belcher, Stevie (Terri) Hill, and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nephews and two special nieces, Betty Jones and Christine McGuire. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 30, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Interment to follow at Jacksonville Cemetary. Pastors Hosea Blankenship and Dale Belcher officiating. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com