Crystal was a very gifted young lady. She played the Oboe, wrote poetry, short stories, and loved acting. Sewing, Scrap Booking, and shopping became her leisure passions. She was an avid reader and used her Library card constantly. She volunteered her time to the City of Independence Fire Department, engine "76" restoration Fund, and also tutored grade school children. From grade school thru High School she was a straight A student. She recently graduated from William Chrisman High School with Honors. A member of Who's Who among American High School students, a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate, and President's Award of Educational Excellence. She was offered Scholarships to Stevens College in Columbia, MO, William Jewel, Colorado Christian College, and Avila University. She chose to use her A+ to pay for her education and career goal to become a para-legal from Penn Valley and continuing education from Avila.
Crystal Ann Blessing is the daughter of Randal L. Blessing and (An) Yong Suk Blessing. She is the sister to Jessica M. Blessing, and granddaughter to Johnnie Dwayne and Mary A. Blessing. She is the Fiancรฉ to her loving soul mate, Brandon Hankins. A Memorial Service will be June 30, 2006 at William Chrisman High School. Crystal and Brandon will lie in state June 28, 2006 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside service will be private.
INDEPENDENCE (MO) EXAMINER, 28/Jun/2006
Crystal and Brandon died when their car was broadsided.
Brandon Hankins #14774479
Crystal was a very gifted young lady. She played the Oboe, wrote poetry, short stories, and loved acting. Sewing, Scrap Booking, and shopping became her leisure passions. She was an avid reader and used her Library card constantly. She volunteered her time to the City of Independence Fire Department, engine "76" restoration Fund, and also tutored grade school children. From grade school thru High School she was a straight A student. She recently graduated from William Chrisman High School with Honors. A member of Who's Who among American High School students, a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate, and President's Award of Educational Excellence. She was offered Scholarships to Stevens College in Columbia, MO, William Jewel, Colorado Christian College, and Avila University. She chose to use her A+ to pay for her education and career goal to become a para-legal from Penn Valley and continuing education from Avila.
Crystal Ann Blessing is the daughter of Randal L. Blessing and (An) Yong Suk Blessing. She is the sister to Jessica M. Blessing, and granddaughter to Johnnie Dwayne and Mary A. Blessing. She is the Fiancรฉ to her loving soul mate, Brandon Hankins. A Memorial Service will be June 30, 2006 at William Chrisman High School. Crystal and Brandon will lie in state June 28, 2006 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside service will be private.
INDEPENDENCE (MO) EXAMINER, 28/Jun/2006
Crystal and Brandon died when their car was broadsided.
Brandon Hankins #14774479