Gabriella "Gabby" Blankenship

Gabriella "Gabby" Blankenship, age 22, of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. In her generous spirit, Gabby's final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, a decision that will touch many lives for years to come.

Born on August 13, 2002, in Crawfordsville, Gabby was the beloved daughter of Bryan Blankenship and Misty Allen. She graduated from North Montgomery High School in 2021 and was set to celebrate her graduation from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality on May 18, 2025. Gabby had exciting plans to begin her career as the food and beverage manager at Mauna Lani - Auberge Resorts in Hawaii.

Gabby's vibrant personality characterized her life; she was an active member of the 4-H club for ten years, where she showed swine. Her enthusiasm extended to athletics as she played volleyball in high school and later embraced her role as an student manager at The John Purdue Room while pursuing her studies. Gabby was known for her infectious laughter, love of food, and a keen sense of humor, always ready with a joke. She was known to be very thrifty, always pinching her pennies and was never without her favorite cup of coffee.

She is survived by her loving parents, Bryan (Samantha) Blankenship of Covington and Misty Allen (fiancé Shane Mundell) of West Lafayette; her cherished siblings Katelyn, Remington, Alexis, Nora, and Bryanna; and her love and rock, Zach Waldon. Gabby also leaves behind her maternal grandparents, Larry and Karen Allen; aunts and uncles, Jason (Tiffany) Blankenship, Morgan (Chad) Lincicum, and Jeremy (Erin) Allen; along with many cousins and friends who will forever hold her memory close.

Gabby was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dale Blankenship and Debbie Crawford.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Innovation Church, 2502 Mondavi Blvd, in Lafayette. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the church, with Pastor Billy Holden officiating. Cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Gabby Blankenship Scholarship Fund.

Sanders Funeral Care is entrusted with the arrangements. We invite all who knew and loved Gabby to share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com. Let us come together to celebrate her life and the light she brought into our lives.