It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Fannie Mary Blanken "Monkey".

Born September 8, 1944 to the late Will Pat and Ida Dearry Lawson, she was a homemaker and caregiver. She will be remembered for her faith, laughter, love and caring for others. She will truly be missed.

In addition to her parents, Fannie was preceded in death by her brothers, Emory, Don, Dave, and Claude Lawson; sisters, Beulah Christian and Juanita Stalinger.

Surviving are her son and daughter in law, Johnny and Denesia Blanken; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Ethan and Jonathan Blanken; great grandchildren, Vivian and Layanna Blanken.

Interment and Memorial Services will be at Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden Virginia at a later date.

Fannie Blanken and family are in the care of Jones Family Services.