Paulette Carroll Blankenship

A Life Beginning in Wake County

Paulette Carroll Blankenship, born April 12, 1943, in Wake County, North Carolina, grew up in the close-knit community of Garner, NC. She was the daughter of Paul H. Carroll and Lucille Olive Carroll, who cherished and supported her every step of the way. From a young age, Paulette carried a quiet strength and a loving spirit that would shape her years ahead.

Roots in Carolina Pines and Garner High

Growing up in Garner, Paulette attended Garner High School, where she graduated and carried with her a sense of community and steadfastness. She was nurtured by the values of family, faith, and service, and her early experiences in this North Carolina hometown laid the foundation for a life centered on love and devotion to those she held dear.

A Life Apart Yet Deeply Engaged

Though Paulette did not pursue formal higher education, she fulfilled her calling with dedication as a housewife, cherishing her role as a homemaker and partner. Later in life Paulette relocated to Manson, NC. Her work at home was not just a routine but a vocation of care, devotion, and attentiveness to every detail that kept her family thriving.

A Pillar of Faith: From Carolina Pines to Middleburg Baptist

Paulette’s faith guided her journey. She attended Carolina Pines Church in Raleigh, NC, during her formative years and later became an active member of Middleburg Baptist Church, where she found community, solace, and a shared sense of purpose in worship and fellowship. Faith remained a steady compass throughout her life.

A Family Forever in Her Heart

Paulette’s love for family was profound and enduring. She shared a deep, unwavering devotion to her husband, daughter, grandchildren, siblings, and extended relatives. She held family as her greatest treasure, and her legacy lives in the love she gave and the memories she crafted for those who remain. Her father was Paul H. Carroll (deceased), and her mother was Lucille Olive Carroll (deceased). She is survived by her husband, Larry Stuart Blankenship, and her daughter, Dana Blankenship Efird, with her son-in-law, Joseph Glenn Efird. Her grandchildren are Mackenzie Bates Phillips, Makayla Dane Glenn, and Ashton Glenn (husband). Her great-grandchildren are Grayson B. Glenn and Everleigh C. Glenn. Her siblings also survive her, Donna Carroll Ellis (husband, Johnny Ellis), and Tony Wayne Carroll (wife, Joyce Carroll), as well as her brother-in-law, Jerry L. Blankenship (wife, Brenda Blankenship). Paulette’s in-laws include William Stuart Blankenship and Beatrice Blankenship Biddix, the parents of her husband.

A Love That Bound Hearts Across Generations

Paulette’s strongest love story was the family she fostered and protected. She stood as a devoted wife, dedicated mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her devotion extended to her siblings and in-laws, who were welcomed and held with warmth, humor, and enduring care. The love she shared remains a guiding light for those who continue to hold her memory close.

The Enduring Community We Remember

Paulette passed away on February 15, 2026, in Maria Parham, Henderson, NC, leaving behind a wake of grateful hearts and countless memories. Her life, rooted in Garner, Wake County, and nurtured by the churches she attended, will be remembered by all who knew her. Her presence in the community—through family, faith, and steadfast kindness—will continue to inspire those who carry her memory forward.

Formal Farewell

In celebrating Paulette’s life, we honor her devotion to family, faith, and home. May the comfort of cherished memories bring peace to those who mourn, and may the love she shared continue to flourish in the generations that follow. Paulette Carroll Blankenship will be missed dearly, remembered fondly, and celebrated for a life deeply loved and deeply lived. The family will host a private memorial service at a later time in honor of Ms. Blankenship. 

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