Betty Blackburn Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty Blackburn of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, who passed away on September 23, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Furches Foster and Elizabeth Foster (Lizzy); her siblings, Veonia, Sterlie, Arvin, Richard, Zella, Mildred, Olin, Ellena, Harry, Harold and Billy Gene; and her grandson William Bingham Blackburn.
She is survived by: her son J. Douglas Blackburn (Betsy); her grandchildren, Jason Blackburn (Christine), Catherine Blackburn (Katie) and Kellie Blackburn; and her great grandchild Cecilia Blackburn (Ci-Ci).
In consideration of the Pandemic Guidelines, the family will receive friends on the outside grounds of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 12 noon to 1pm on Saturday, October 24. Funeral Services will start at 1pm at Reins-Sturdivant, held under a large outdoor tent with seating arranged to enable social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Pilgrim Baptist Church.
