Wylma Thomas Blackburn, born to Rex and Jewel Thomas on June 28, 1927, in Hill County, TX; and died peacefully in Ft. Worth on August 15, 2019.
She married the love of her life, John Henry Blackburn, in 1945. They were childhood sweethearts – holding hands on the bus as they travel to and from school. John was three years older than her, but since she graduated from high school a couple years early, they were married when she was just 18 years old. She grew up in a loving household with her two younger brothers, Lavelle and Wyndell.
She loved her Lord and her family beyond compare. She served as Church Secretary for 27 years at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church (MUMC). She took great pride in her work and meticulously created bulletins and correspondence that was grammatically and visually perfect. She also sang alto in the great MUMC choir for about 50 years. She also enjoyed playing handbells in worship and was a long-time member of the Bright Corner Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women. Most recently, you could find her every Wednesday playing cards and dominos with her good friends.
Wylma was devoted to John Henry and served as around-the-clock caregiver when he suffered from complications associate with Alzheimer’s disease. During this long ordeal, she served him with joy and never complained. She was an inspiration to so many. She also dearly loved her four children.
For years, John and Wylma square danced throughout the country. They served as President of local clubs as well as Regional Vice-President of the NORTEX Square Dance Association. Wylma was a talented seamstress and loved creating beautiful matching square dance outfits for she and John.
In addition, she made over 50 lap quilts for family and friends. All were blessed to receive one of these beautiful creations.
Wylma Thomas Blackburn’s Family
Husband: John Henry Blackburn (deceased)
Children(spouses):
Cheryl B Turkett (Jim) of Mansfield
Galen Blackburn (Susan) of Denver
Clay Blackburn (Julie) Austin
Scott Blackburn of Fort Worth
Brothers: Lavelle Thomas (Cleland – deceased) of Baton Rouge
Wyndell Thomas (Frieda) of Fort Worth
Grandchildren: James Turkett, Jr. (Courtney) of Arlington, Ben Blackburn (Emilee) of Austin, Patrick Turkett (Melissa) of Glen Rose, Bryan Blackburn (Lauren) of Phoenix, Justin Blackburn of Denver, Kaily Blackburn of Denver
Great-Grandchildren: Walker Blackburn of Austin, Rowan Turkett of Arlington, Elise Blackburn of Phoenix, Tatum Blackburn (decreased), Elijah Blackburn of Denver, Whitlee Blackburn of Austin, Haley Blackburn of Phoenix.
SERVICE: Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10 am.
VISITATION: Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel, Sunday, August 18, 2019, 2–5 pm.
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