Rachel Blackwell South Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Blackwell South in Gibson, North Carolina, born in Rockingham, North Carolina, who passed away on January 5, 2021 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Blackwell South to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bailey Blackwell and Martha Elizabeth Moore Blackwell; and her husband John Coolidge "J. C.". She is survived by: her children, Alma Biggs (John) of Eden, J. C. South, Jr. (Kathy) of Eden, Tony South (LeeAnn) of Eden, Chris South of Eden, Ernest Young and Carlotta Tart; her siblings, Paul Blackwell and Christine Wilson; her grandchildren, Bobbie Jean Belton, Laura Belton and Jeff Biggs; and her great grandchild Nicole Young. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Draper Christian Church, 1122 Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288.
