Mary J. Blackburn Goodale Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary J. Blackburn Goodale of Ruffin, South Carolina, born in Millen, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 9, 2024 at the age of 93. Mary J. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary J. Blackburn Goodale to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnnie H. Messex and Ruby Hargrove Messex; her former husband Buford V. Blackburn; her husband Robert T. Goodale; and her siblings, Mamie Lou Godbee, Marvin Messex and Buck Messex.
She is survived by: her children, Hubert Blackburn (Becky Linder) of Ruffin, Phillip B. Blackburn (Kim) of Walterboro, Jeannette Newman (Donnie) of Pooler, Jerri McGraw (Les) of Bennetts Point and Kay Catterton of Mashawville; and her sisters, Julia Ferguson (Wade) of Hampton and Grace Mosley Bedgood of Lyons, Georgia. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
