Linda N. Blanks 72, peacefully passed from this earthly life on April 26, 2026. Born on November 18, 1953, In Akron Ohio to Walter L. Blanks Sr. and Juanita L. Blanks. The only daughter of 7 children.

Linda enjoyed her game shows and a "good" Cowboy movie any day. She loved music, dancing and hanging with family.

Preceded in death by her father Walter L. Blanks Sr.; oldest son, Andre Blanks Sr, (Patrice); brothers, Sherman L. Blanks (Stella), Larry Blanks (Terry) and Mack Blanks; niece, Cassandra Bass; nephew, Darnell Blanks Jr.; longtime friends, Homer Robinson and Brady Askins.

She is survived by her mother Juanita L. Blanks; a devoted son, Aaron Blanks (Annie); brothers, Louie Blanks (Anne), Willie Blanks, Darnell Blanks all of Akron Ohio; sister, Diane Fuson; grandchildren, Andre Blanks Jr. (Akure), Ciera Blanks, Kennedy Blanks, Sheerice Blanks, Aariana Blanks; great grandchildren, Deondre, Zane and Zakarias Blanks; aunt, Ruby Lacey; niece and nephews, Walter Blanks (Tammi), Adrianne Blanks, ), Dirisa Ferguson, Sheron Landis, Kelly Bass, Candice Tarver, Larren (Destiny) Tarver, Anthony Blanks, Faith Blanks, Tionna Blanks, Marcus Blanks, Darius (Grace) Blanks, Shanika Wiggins (Rodney), Dierre Blanks: special niece, Shermia Bass (Rodney) as well as a host of extended relatives and friends.

She will be forever in our hearts.