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Barbara Ellen Blankenship
Donation protected
Hello our family is asking for help on funeral expenses for the most important woman in my life, my Nana. Two years ago after her sister passed away her health started to decline. After suffering two strokes, a heart attack and many other obstacles she was finally on her way to recovery. But in March she was rushed in for emergency surgery and while in surgery she suffered a major stroke that has unfortunately made recovery impossible. She now has congestive heart failure, pleural effusion, kidney failure and is now dependent on 100% oxygen. She in now laying comfortably with all her family beside her as we wait for the good Lord to take her home. Now unfortunately we are not a family of wealth and no life insurance to help with the cost of a funeral. Our family is not one to ask for help but we are in desperate need and are reaching out. You see Nana (Ellen) is the most amazing woman, she has been married to Papaw for 35 years. She has 2 daughters, 7 grandkids, 5 great grandkids and 1 great-great grandson. She is the center of our world and if you ever had the pleasure of knowing her she always had a special place in your heart.
I ask that you please reach deep into your heart to see our struggle. Share this to your social media to help pass this around. If you could share even a dollar that would be a huge help. From the bottom of all of our hearts we thank you. God Bless and please keep our family in your prayers.
Fundraising team (2)
Jeremy Simms
Organizer
Ocala, FL
Tabatha Simms
Beneficiary
Jessica Simms
Team member