Joy was born July 21, 1938, in Farmersville, Texas, to B.K. and Lela Grace Petty Chapman. She married Billy Dewayne Blankenship on March 7, 1956, in Oklahoma. She worked as a teachers aide and was a member of the Floyd Baptist Church.
Joy is survived by her son, Steve Blankenship and wife, Debbie; brothers, Lester Chapman, Johnny Chapman; grandchildren, Suzette Smith, Billy Blankenship, Cody Blankenship, Chad Blankenship, Troy Blankenship; 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Dale Blankenship; grandson, Cody and great-granddaughter, Chasta.
Pallbearers will be Dakota Blankenship, Chad Blankenship, Troy Blankenship, Kadin Smith, Keith Chapman, James Blankenship and honorary pallbearers will include Billy Blankenship, Ryder Blankenship, Cooper Blankenship and Mason Smith.
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Brenda Sampson
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 23, 2026 Mrs Joy was a very kind caring woman she would help anyone if they needed help she was a volunteer worker at Hope For You and was a faithful worker I really enjoyed working with her I love her she was a joy and will be truly miss RIP Mrs Joy until we meet again 💙 ❤️Brenda Sampson
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 23, 2026 Mrs Joy was a very kind caring woman she would help anyone if they needed help she was a volunteer worker at Hope For You and was a faithful worker I really enjoyed working with her I love her she was a joy and will be truly miss RIP Mrs Joy until we meet again 💙 ❤️David and Cindy Wolfe
Celeste, TX Monday, April 20, 2026 Joy was a wonderful woman. Everyone 's granny. A great friend who helped raised many a child from school and while babysitting. She will be missed by the whole community.Melba Bogan
Commerce, TX Monday, April 20, 2026 I got to know Joy when I taught at Bland Elementary. She was always friendly and supportive of everyone!