Dorothy Blankenbeckler

Dorothy Osborne Blankenbecker of Mountain City, TN passed away and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. She was born August 23, 1930 in Taylor’s Valley, VA to the late Albert and Dessie Osborne.

She was a nurse and spent many years at the local hospital, then the nursing home taking care of patients. She trained a fair amount of younger nurses, many of whom still ask about her.

She was a proud member of Liberty Christian Church. She loved to read and often said that reading each day would “keep the mind young”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Loyd Blankenbeckler; her son, Roger Blankenbeckler; as well as her siblings, Albert Jr., Mary, Willie, Madeline, and George.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, David Blankenbeckler and wife Christi, and Charlene Blankenbeckler (wife of late son, Roger) all of Mountain City, TN; three granddaughters, Miranda Blankenbeckler of Columbus, GA, Whitney Blankenbeckler (Bradley) of Mountain City, and Logan Robbins (RJ) of Mountain City; great-granddaughters, Ava Valencia and Stella Robbins; sister, Joanne Shoun (Earl) of Aurora, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

It was Dorothy’s wish to be cremated with no formal services.

The family of Dorothy Blankenbeckler has entrusted her care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.