Nancy Blankenship Carter's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

Nancy Blankenship Carter

May 12, 1936 - April 12, 2026 (89 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Nancy Blankenship Carter's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

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Updike Funeral Home Inc

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Nancy Blankenship Carter

May 12, 1936 - April 12, 2026 (89 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

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Nancy Blankenship Carter Obituary

The world bids farewell to Nancy Blankenship Carter of Bedford, Virginia, departing on April 12, 2026 at the age of 89. Nancy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nancy Blankenship Carter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Blankenship and Florence Taylor Blankenship; and her former husband Joe B. Smith. She is survived by: her husband Obie L. Carter; her children, Valerie Martin (Bobby), Ginger Wynn (Mike) and Joey Smith (Joyce); her sisters, Doris Gibbs, Betty Weaver and Judy Haga; her grandchildren, B. J. Martin (Taylor), Brian Wynn, Hayley Evans (Ethan), Dakota Smith and Harlee Martin (William); and her great grandchild Julia Martin. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews & friends.

The family requests that those wishing to make memorials to consider Blue Ridge Cancer Care.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc



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Apr 15

Visitation

Quaker Baptist Church
4665 Chestnut Fork Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

Wed

Apr 15

Funeral service

Quaker Baptist Church
4665 Chestnut Fork Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

Wed

Apr 15

Burial

Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery
4665 Chestnut Fork Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

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