Mary Blankenship Marshall, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Golden Living Center Blue Ridge in Galax. Born in Carroll County to the late James B. & Etta Quesenberry Blankenship in 1926 she was the widow of the late James Arville Marshall. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Vicki Marshall Burnette and brother Roscoe O. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall loved her relationship with her fellow employees and patrons at the Carroll County Library where she worked until March 2008. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law Jim & Dianne Marshall of Galax; granddaughter Amy Burnette Ratcliffe of Woodlawn; great granddaughter Chevelle Faith Ratcliffe; and son-in-law Jerry C. Burnette.

A graveside service with burial following will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at North End Cemetery with Dr. Lawrence Childs officiating. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers would be appreciated; however, donations may be made to the Hillsville First Baptist Church 1401 North Main Street, Hillsville, VA 24343 or the Carroll County Public Library P.O. Box 1629, Hillsville, VA 24343.