Sue Blanks Weilmuenster, 75, of Yorktown, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. She was born Dec. 15, 1943, in Henderson, North Carolina, to the late retired U.S. Army Col. Richard Page Blanks, and Myrtle Crocker Blanks.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth James; son, Matthew Niels; sister, Phyllis Blanks Humphrey; brother, R. Steve Blanks (Rachel); grandchildren, Paige and Grace; and her best friend and co-conspirator, Linda Laity Hite; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A true Army brat, she lived in numerous places as her father’s Army career advanced, finally landing in Williamsburg. She graduated from James Blair High School and the College of William & Mary with a B.A. in English. She later returned to William & Mary to earn certification as a school librarian.
Sue had three passions in life: education, books and her grandchildren. A truly dedicated teacher, she taught English for 11 years at Kecoughtan High School and completed her 30-year teaching career at York High School, the last five years as the school librarian. Sue loved books. She was never without a book, and later a Kindle, to read. One of her great joys as a librarian was researching and selecting new books for the York High School library.
After retirement, she continued to teach Sunday School and Bible study. She steadfastly adhered to the principal of spoiling her grandchildren and avidly followed their activities and development.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church followed by a reception at the Edgehill Community Clubhouse, 700 Cockletown Road, Yorktown.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 204 Cook Road, Yorktown, VA 23690.
