Judith Ann Blankenship

Judith Ann Blankenship, 76, of Harrisburg, IL died Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM at Sara Bush Lincoln Health Center in Matoon, IL. Funeral services will be held Friday February 27, 2026 at 12 Noon at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Friday after 10 AM until service time. Burial will be in Blockhouse Cemetery near Rudement, IL. Reverend Richard Malone will officiate.

Judy was born on March 7, 1949 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Lee and Ester (Morris) Bethel.

She was a member of the New Castle Baptist Church near Harrisburg, IL. Judy loved cooking, she also enjoyed gardening, cleaning and spending time with her loved ones.

She is survived by 6 children: Callie Cantrell of Shawneetown, IL; Tina (Tim) Hermanson of Ocala, FL; Jerry (Michelle Marshall) Ferrell of Windsor, IL; Quinton (Ryan) Ferrell of Henderson, KY; Jaci Albin and Nathan Albin; Siblings: Margaret Williams, Christine Bowers, Fern McIntosh, Bill Bethel and Marla Wilson all of Harrisburg, IL; Frank Bethel of Eldorado, IL; Mark Bethel of Florida; Geraldine Ray of Tuscola, IL; Janice Bierman of Ellsbury, MO; Pat Ferrell and Cindy Blackman both of Scott City, MO; 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; Son: Eric Ferrell; Grandson: Johnathon Albin; 3 Brothers: Kirk Bethel, James Bethel and Jack Bethel; Sister: Linda Barefoot and 2 infant twin Bethel sisters.