Kathleen Theresa Blanken

Kathleen Theresa Blanken, 78, of Morristown, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Theresa was always a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known for being a founding member of the Hamblen County Car Club.

Theresa is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Elmer Blanken; son, Jimmy Henry England; parents, Patterson McCeney Fairall and Mary Jessie Reese; sisters, Linda Muriel Willson and Mary Patricia Daniels; and brothers, Patterson “Herky” McCeney Fairall and Bruce Peter Fairall.

Theresa is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Jesse) Harris; sister, Laura Joanie Cody; and brother, Horace “Skip” (Jean) Fairall; stepsons, Jeff (Stacey) Blanken, Gary Blanken, and Tony (Shelly) Blackburn; grandchildren, Hannah Brock, Hunter Blanken, Emma Blanken, Michael Harris, and Ray Harris. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the rehab facility at The Heritage Center, 1026 McFarland Street, Morristown, TN 37814.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 PM, with Rev. Greg Douthat officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Hamblen Memory Gardens. 

Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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