BLANKENSHIP, Darla S., age 51 of Lewisburg, OH. died Thurs. Apr. 5, 2012 in Dayton. She was born July 21, 1960 in Dayton, OH. to Eugene and Freda "Dolly" (Spence) Marker. She was a 1978 graduate of Twin Valley South High School, West Alexandria, OH. She was a member of Community Christian Church. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Roger "Bud" Blankenship Jr., a son, Brad Blankenship, Lewisburg, OH. 2 daughters, Sarah (Mike) Miller, West Alexandria, OH and Brittany Blankenship, Lewisburg, OH., 8 grandchildren, Tyler, Gage, Dustin Miller, Tristan, Lily, Addison, Breann Blankenship, Autumn Basso, 2 brothers, Gene (Delores) Marker, David (Debbie) Marker, both of West Alexandria, OH., 4 sisters, Audrey (Keith) Scott, Lakewood, CO., Donna (Kevin) Nelson, Diane (Chris) Day, Becky (Jeff) Montgomery, brother-in-law, Sewell Day, all of West Alexandria, OH., father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Mildred Blankenship, Lewisburg, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Londa Day and grandmother, Minnie Spence Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tues. Apr. 10, 2012 at Community Christian Church, West Alexandria, OH. with Rev. Doug Bottles officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home on Mon. from 5-8PM. Donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton and the church. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com