With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Delores Blackerby, born February 16, 1951. Delores passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. As devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, she touched the lives of everyone she met with her boundless love and selflessness.
Delores dedicated her life to helping others, always putting the needs of her family and friends before her own. Her greatest joy came from her cherished babies (even those from many years ago when working at A.H. Watwood). She would do anything to ensure their happiness and well-being. Her warm smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering support will be profoundly missed.
She leaves behind her son Jason Blackerby (Jennifer), daughter Tracey CUmmings (Steven), Grandchildren Lauren Andersen (Harold), Jessica Terrell (Luke), Kayla Wood, Hannah Blackerby, Kym Wood, Corey CUmmings, and Makayla Thomas; her most cherished great grandchildren Tarkin Andersen and Abbey Terrell; Brother, Bill Travis (Maureen), and a host of extended family. She is proceeded in death by her father, William "Bill" Travis; mother, Geraldine Travis; and her beloved husband, ROnald Blackerby.
As we celebrate her life, we carry forward her legacy of kindness and compassion, forever inspired by the love she so generously shared with anyone and everyone. Mom, Nanny, Aunt-Dee--You will live in our hearts forever. We love you.
A visitation for Delores will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, Childersburg chapel. A lie in state will occur Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church.
Serving as pallbearers are Phillip Black Jr., Shelby Blackerby, Harold Andersen, Austin Slaten, Dusty Thornton, Luke Terrell, Ellis Tidwell and Ray Vickers.
The family will be receiving flowers or contributions in Delores's memory may be made to American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/.
