Shirley Ann Blackburn, 83 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born on August 3, 1935 in Mt. Hope, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Arnett Wees and Christina Gillies Wees.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Doug Blackburn. She is survived by her children, Jay Blackburn, John Blackburn, Bess Lucas and Matt Blackburn; grandchildren, JJ Blackburn, Charlie Blackburn, Amanda Cline, Anita King, April Showalter, Emily Howrylak, Chelsea Wood, Cody Wood, Taylor Lucas and Brian Lucas; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Wees; and sisters, Dot Dillion and Ruby Palmer.
Mrs. Blackburn formerly attended Faith Baptist Church in Prosperity. She was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whom everyone called her “mom”. She loved life and loved to laugh.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, March 4, 2019 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Pauley officiating. Burial will follow the service in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank the staff at Greystone in Daniels and the staff at Mary’s Garden in Oak Hill for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia-Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, WV 25801.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family. For those who wish, online condolences may be sent to www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
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Hospice of Southern West Virginia-Bowers Hospice House454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, West Virgini 25801
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