Joy Virginia Blankenship Lane's Obituary
Joy Virginia Blankenship Lane of Dallas, Texas, age 89 died peacefully at home surrounded by family on September15,2022. She had bravely fought dementia and Parkinson's Disease for several years.
Joy was born in Joaquin, Texas on March 5,1933 to Neil and Margainie Blankenship. She graduated from Baytown High School, Then attended Southwest Texas University, where she met Ralph Lane. They started dating, then were married on April 12, 1952. He was the love of her life, and they embarked on a journey that would last for 70 wonderful years.
Joy is preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Margainie Blankenship, her sister Laverne Mattea and her son Carl Lane.
Joy is survived by her husband Ralph Lane, her brother Mark Blankenship and his wife Patricia, her son Stephen Lane and his wife Cheri, and daughter-in-law Susan Morrison ( Carl's widow). Her grandchildren include Marcus Lane, Traci Patterson and husband Jeff Patterson, Bianca Young, Leslie Lane and Jack Lane. Her great-grandchildren include Hunter Patterson, David Patterson and Colten Young.
Joy and Ralph were long-time members of Dallas Elks Lodge #71, They enjoyed playing bingo, and were members of the lodge's Wapiti Group, where they travelled all over the United States. Joy and Ralph were also active in the Swingin' Saints, a square dancing group. Joy handmade all of their costumes. Joy's crowning achievement was the Pysanky eggs that she designed. She made many beautiful creations, and one was awarded the Blue Ribbon at the State fair of Texas. Joy will be remembered as the matriarch of the family, and we will always carry her memory in our hearts.
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