Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship)

dannyw · 04-29-2009, 09:39 AM

Just recieved word that wife of IHRA official Hank Blankenship, Shirley Blankenship (also an IHRA officail) who worked the lic and membership trailer at most events, passed away last night of a heart attack. She was a tough woman and will be missed by many. Please keep Hank in your prayers. They were ALWAYS together.

Waters Family

Dave Ribeiro · 04-29-2009, 09:47 AM

Shirley,

She will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank & family..

Dan Fletcher · 04-29-2009, 10:06 AM

OMG...

I just can't believe it...

I always enjoyed visiting with Shirley at every IHRA race I went to. She was a pistol.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank.

Michael Beard · 04-29-2009, 10:11 AM

We're thinking of you Hank, and you'll be missed, Shirley.

I always enjoyed trying to make Shirley smile, particularly when she looked like she didn't want to. It won't be the same going to the trailer.

God Bless and God Speed,

Angela Macy · 04-29-2009, 10:12 AM

So Sad!!! We just saw her at Rockingham.

You're in our thoughts and prayers Hank....(((hugs)))

Myron Piatek · 04-29-2009, 10:15 AM

That's a shock! She was a special member of the IHRA family.
Condolences to Hank, the family and friends.

Jim Woods · 04-29-2009, 10:18 AM

Shirley will be truly missed, our prayers are with her and Hank.

buzzinhalfdozen · 04-29-2009, 10:23 AM

Hank you have our deepest sympothies,Shirley will certainly be missed by the entire IHRA family. Joe & Jacque

X-TECH MAN · 04-29-2009, 10:44 AM

I just saw Shirley at the Buds Creek points race and got my usual hugs. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank. I always considered both of them as family. I will miss seeing her smiling face. Terry Bell

Bobby Zlatkin · 04-29-2009, 11:07 AM

Very sorry to hear this.

Shirley was a very nice and friendly person. Fun to talk to.

Part of the reason you always felt welcome at an IHRA race.

Condolenes to Hank.

Norene & Bobby

04-29-2009, 09:39 AM	#1
dannyw Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LaGrange,NC Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Just recieved word that wife of IHRA official Hank Blankenship, Shirley Blankenship (also an IHRA officail) who worked the lic and membership trailer at most events, passed away last night of a heart attack. She was a tough woman and will be missed by many. Please keep Hank in your prayers. They were ALWAYS together. Waters Family __________________ Danny Waters, Jr.

04-29-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Shirley, She will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank & family.. __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

04-29-2009, 10:06 AM	#3
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) OMG... I just can't believe it... I always enjoyed visiting with Shirley at every IHRA race I went to. She was a pistol. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank. __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

04-29-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) We're thinking of you Hank, and you'll be missed, Shirley. I always enjoyed trying to make Shirley smile, particularly when she looked like she didn't want to. It won't be the same going to the trailer. God Bless and God Speed, __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-29-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
Angela Macy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 301 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) So Sad!!! We just saw her at Rockingham. You're in our thoughts and prayers Hank....(((hugs)))

04-29-2009, 10:15 AM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) That's a shock! She was a special member of the IHRA family. Condolences to Hank, the family and friends. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

04-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#7
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Shirley will be truly missed, our prayers are with her and Hank. __________________ Jim Woods

04-29-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Hank you have our deepest sympothies,Shirley will certainly be missed by the entire IHRA family. Joe & Jacque __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

04-29-2009, 10:44 AM	#9
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) I just saw Shirley at the Buds Creek points race and got my usual hugs. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank. I always considered both of them as family. I will miss seeing her smiling face. Terry Bell

04-29-2009, 11:07 AM	#10
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Very sorry to hear this. Shirley was a very nice and friendly person. Fun to talk to. Part of the reason you always felt welcome at an IHRA race. Condolenes to Hank. Norene & Bobby __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA