Melissa Ann Blankenship Hamm

Mrs. Melissa Ann Blankenship Hamm, age 37, of Lansing, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hamm was born on November 24, 1976 in Pike County, KY. She grew up in West Virginia, later moving to Siler City, NC. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her father, Troy Thomas Blankenship. Mrs. Hamm worked at Jefferson Apparel, Vannoy Construction and as a CNA with home health care. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Melissa was a devoted wife and mother. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was always positive, hopeful and loving during her eight year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. J.B. Hamm, Rev. Russell Sheets, and Rev. Tim Hamm. Burial will follow in the Davis & Ham Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel or friends may also visit at the home on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Mrs. Hamm is survived by: her husband - Anthony "Tony" Alan Hamm; two daughters - Gabrielle Mari Hamm and Vanessa Lea Hamm, both of the home; her mother and stepfather - Melda Luzell and Jeffery Glen Fraley of Ashe County; two brothers - David Thomas Kennedy of Siler City and Samuel Joseph Blankenship of Ashe County; one sister - Christy Lea Adams of North Wilkesboro; two half brothers - Troy Thomas Blankenship and Dylan Nathaniel Blankenship, both of Siler City; one half sister - Rachel Dawn Blankenship of Siler City. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Hamm's arrangements.

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