Jodi Ann Blankenbaker, 60, of Madison, passed away on April 15, 2017, at her home.

She was born on July 7, 1956, to the late Charles Marston, Sr. and Catherine Dudley Marston of Charlottesville; a brother, Charles Marston, Jr; a sister, Meg Sprouse; and brother-in-law, Henry Blankenbaker, pre-decease her.

Jodi was a member of the Madison County Rescue Squad.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Blankenbaker, of Madison; two daughters, Loni Blankenbaker of Madison and Kara Blankenbaker of Charlottesville; four brothers, Gary Marston and wife Judy of Richmond, Jeff Marston and friend Lori of Ruckersville, Jon Marston and wife Shirley of North Garden, and Billy and his wife Becky of Md.; two sisters, Charlene Pulizzi of Pa. and Trudy and husband, Foy Braswell, of Texas; a grandson, Brycyn Madison of Charlottesville; a best friend, Barbara Cason; and many nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Legacy Hospice, 500 Faulconer Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or the Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA 22727.

Submitted by Sam Clarke.