Shirley Blackburn

Birth date: May 29, 1931 Death date: Mar 28, 2020

Shirley Blackburn, 88, of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her residence. She was born May 29, 1931, in Detroit, MI to the late Corbet and Ona Carmack.Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a committed Christian who served the Lord with all her heart and she was a fervent prayer warrior.Shirley was a member of Hiltons United Methodist Church, Gate City, VA where she served as pianist and taught Sunday school. Her greatest joy in life was faithfully serving the Lord.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Stan Wells and her sister, Phyllis Carter.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Oran Blackburn; sons, Steve Wells (Susie) and Alan Wells (Brandi); grandchildren, Jessica Gasteiger (Harrison) Melissa Boyett (Michael), Ashley Murray (Paul) and Caden Wells; several step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.A private family Graveside Service will be conducted in the Chapel Mausoleum at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pastor Will Shewey will officiate.A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hiltons United Methodist Church, 2869 Hiltons Road, Gate City, VA 24251.The family extends their sincere gratitude to Julie Smith, Kay Dockery and John Nagy for their faithful and loving care of Shirley.To leave an online condolence for please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Shirley Blackburn and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary

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Kerrie Jones

180w ago

in honor of Shirley.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Greg Joan Florance

210w ago

Dear Oran, Greg and I were shocked and saddened when we were told of Shirleys death today. We are sorry for your loss and we send you and your family our love and deepest sympathy. Knowing we share your grief might help in some small way. We loved Shirley and we too shall miss her. There is a quote that has given us comfort in the past and we would like to share it with you:" God gave me memory that I might close my eyes and see the one I loved and who loved me."We know this is a difficult time for you so be sure to take good care of yourself. Shirley would want you to do that Oran.
With affection Joan and Greg Florance

Martha Bledsoe

210w ago

Bird and all the family: So sorry of Shirley's passing. She is with her son Stan now. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I love you all.

Martha Bledsoe

Gary Cecilia King

211w ago

in honor of Shirley.

Dear Byrd,
May the fond memories of Shirley be a comfort to you at this time. We will always remember how nice you and Shirley was to us when we visited you in Arizona. God bless you.
Love,
Cecilia & Gary

Matt, And Hayden Quillen

211w ago

Sent a Beautiful Heart Bouquet to the Blackburn family.

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Ann Larkey

211w ago

Dear Bird and all of Shirley's family,

It was a joy to have known Shirley. She was beautiful in mind, body and spirit. Her strong faith enabled her to accept Parkinson's disease with such grace. You will miss her, but knowing her earthly battle is won and she awaits a reunion with all of you some day will surely help you.

May God bless and comfort you during your loss.

Ann McMurray Larkey

Karen Lane-Garland

212w ago

I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I guess I would be considered to be Shirley’s cousin. My mother was Betty Ketron—half-sister to Ona. She and Shirley were quite close when growing up I believe. I always thought Shirley was a beautiful lady. May she Rest In Peace.
Karen Lane-Garland

Jimmy Rogers

212w ago

in honor of Shirley.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.