Attica - Valla Lea (Blankenship) Hetrick, 93, formerly of Veedersburg and currently residing in Bradenton, FL, passed away in "The Ranch Assisted Living Facility" in Bradenton, FL on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 9:05 a.m.

Lea was born in Attica on February 7, 1928. She was the daughter of the late John Andrew and Mary La-Vetia (Grimes) Blankenship. She lived the first 31 years of her life in Attica, graduating from Attica High School in 1945. She moved to Columbus & Bedford for a few years before moving to Veedersburg where she lived for 48 years. She later moved to Des Plaines, IL and then to Lakewood Ranch, FL where she resided for the last four years.

Lea married John E. Hetrick on September 29, 1945 in Attica. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2009

Lea had worked for the Myers Department Store in Veedersburg as well as doing office work for the West Central Farm Bureau COOP in Veedersburg. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Veedersburg. Lea enjoyed genealogy, playing golf and traveling.

Survivors include a son, John Gregory (Roberta M.) Hetrick, Lakewood Ranch, FL; and a grandson, Steven G. (Niki L.) Hetrick, Thornton, CO. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Reed Blankenship, and a sister, Mary Alice Aldridge.

Visitation will be held at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, July 23, from 12:00 noon until the service time of 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Memorial contributions may be made to the 1st Christian Church, Veedersburg.