Theresa Gail Blankenship Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Theresa Gail (Janecek) Blankenship of San Antonio, TX went to be with our Lord on June 20, 2017. Born in Dallas, TX on November 16, 1941 to Louis V. Janecek and Maggie Marie Janecek who have preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters Kristol Blankenship and Sheri Wainaina (Blankenship) and was Nana to Tyler, Trinity, Jadyn, Christian, Carter, and Zion. She is also survived by her four sisters Sharon Edwards of Devine, TX, Rebecca Wilkerson of Von Ormy, TX, Deborah Reeves of Little Elm, TX, and Nancy Krawietz of Sachse, TX. In her life, Theresa or Gail as most knew her, is survived by her former husband Curtis L. Blankenship, Sr., was a step mother to his children whom she loved as her own, Pamela (Blankenship) Plotts, Curtis Blankenship, Jr., David Blankenship, and Bobby Blankenship Sr. (Deceased). She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and was a wonderful aunt to so many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much and enjoyed the time she was able to be with them. Theresa was born in Dallas but resided the majority of her life in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy in San Antonio, TX. Theresa was loving, witty, smart, kind, and loved her family and friends with all of her being. She loved art and her favorite artist was Edna Hibel. She loved all genres of music from Country to Cajun Zydeco and loved dancing. She loved to travel with her two daughters and show them the world, new lands, and experiences. She made sure they knew she loved her. Theresa was always dressed to the nines with her makeup, perfect red hair, polished nails and toenails. She could always be found with a scent of Chanel No. 5 in her younger days and Dolce and Gabana Red when she was older. Theresa was like her mom and never was shy to make friends wherever she went. She was quick to help others in need. She was a wonderful painter and artist and always had a story to tell and knew the most random things. While married she and her former husband worked side by side to build a successful business which still strives today. She loved going to the movies, eating out, known for her laughter and smile, stories and really enjoyed life. While retired she continued her love of learning and worked hard to get her massage therapy license and had a successful practice called “The Right Touch.” Theresa always knew what to do to heal and help people. She always loved her children, grand babies, sisters, family, and friends with perfect and full pure love and joy. We all have been blessed and extremely lucky to have been able to know her, love her, and more importantly be loved by her. She will be missed and remembered always. Theresa was the definition and epitome of love and joy. She practiced the Catholic faith with all her heart and her beliefs never wavered in her last few years, never once did she complain about anything, not pain or dislike of a meal, never a negative word passed her lips, only smiles and funny stories and always saying I love you to her family. Heaven got lucky today and received her with all her grace, spunk, and loving spirit. We take comfort in knowing we will see her again one day.Services will be held on Saturday July 8, 2017 at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 108 S Washington Dr., Devine Texas 78916. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. and a Celebration of Life will be immediately following in the Church Hall. Lunch will be served. Friends and Family are invited to attend.

Theresa Gail Blankenship

November 16, 1941 - July 8, 2017