of Elaine, AR

May 14, 1954 - September 26, 2021

Adelia Blankenship, age 67, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born May 14, 1954 in Ratio, Arkansas to the late Marcilio and Concepcion Carillo Mora. Adelia enjoyed cooking and helping her family was her passion.

She is survived by her son, Jesse Ray Blankenship (Valerie) of Elaine; four grandchildren, Emily, Lauren, Abbey and Justin Blankenship; two brothers, Refujio and Reinaldo; five sisters, Concepcion, Maria, Rebecca, Juanita and Adelina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her two sons, Justin and Hunter Blankenship; parents, Marcilio and Concepcion Mora; five brothers, Eusebio, Francisco, Margarito, Gilberto, and Ramiro Mora; two sisters, Matilda Palacios and Marcelina Mora.

The funeral service for Ms. Adelia Blankenship will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and rosary from 11:30 till 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's as well. Father Gilbert Tairo, CSSp and Father James Ibeh, CSSp will officiate.

Pallbearers are Mark Mora, Heath Mora, Floyd Chism, Tony Edwards, Kevin Mora, Brandon Russell, Josh Williamson, Jr., and Alex Palacios.

Honorary pallbearers are Gilbert Mora, Dale Chism, Macon Perkins, Eric Sanderlin, Blade Acord, Felix Mora, Ray Mora, Jr., Anthony Mora and Delmond George.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com