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Clarice J. Blackwell
Clarice J. Blackwell, 79, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at home.
She was born on September 5, 1931, in Profitt, Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry Almer Gentry and Elizabeth Bernwanger Gentry. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Gentry and Wilfred Gentry.
Clarice was the best mother in the world and known as "Mama Clarice" to many, many local children. She was a longtime member of Cherry Avenue Christian Church.
Surviving her are her loving husband of almost sixty years, James R. Blackwell of Charlottesville; a son, Steve R. Blackwell and his wife, Jean, of Cismont; a daughter, Sandra J. Cutitta and her husband, Thomas, of Earlysville; four grandchildren, Ashley Fitzpatrick and her husband, Bill, Erin Lawson and her husband, Jason, Jeffrey Blackwell and Katherine Cutitta; two great-grandchildren, Riley Fitzpatrick and Brody Lawson; two brothers, Hunter Gentry and Clayton Gentry (her twin); a special nephew, Larry Gentry and his wife, Gail; many other loving family members; and her faithful dog, Champ.
Special thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont and the HOPE Center at Martha Jefferson Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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January 21, 2011
Dear Jim and family (Steve and Sandra) We were so very sad to read your recent note and learn of Clarices passing.She was my God-send in 1969 looking after our first child (Will) when I had to work.She loved him as though he were her very own and made this young mother feel so much better about leaving her new baby with a sitter. She was a wonderful and very special lady whom I shall always feel very close and indebted to.May God hold you all in his loving arms during this most difficult time. With much love and deepest sympathy, Susie and Bill Heritage and family
Kaye Campbell
November 15, 2010
Jim, you and your family are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please let us know. I will miss those monthly phone calls to Clarice, and I will miss the sound of her voice, but the memories will last a life time. I am so thankful to have those memories and thankful that i have known you both. (Kaye Campbell and Allen)
Brenda Clark
November 14, 2010
My dearest Steve and Sandra: My prayers are with you during this saddest of times. Your mother will always have a warm spot in my heart! Love, Brenda Bingler Clark
Arlene Fewell
November 12, 2010
Dear Steve & Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with your father and your family during this great loss. May God Bless and be with you all through this ordeal.
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Gene & Glenna Meeks
November 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Ferneyhough Wood
November 12, 2010
"Daddy Jim", Steve and Sandra, words cannot describe how I feel losing "Mamma Clarice". May the Lord be with you all during this time of sorrow and help heal your pain. Always remember her with loving thoughts as I know I will. Thank you all for sharing her with the neighborhood children.
November 12, 2010
To Steve, Sandra and "Daddy" Jim, Thank You for sharing your Mother/Wife with us.
May the Lord's hand of compassion and love and his guiding light from above, shine down upon you & give you strength during this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in knowing that friends share in your loss.
Guy De Hooge & Family, Florence, SC
Linda & Kenny Tanner
November 12, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent at your home. We will be thinking of you in the days ahead and hope your memories will help see you through.
November 12, 2010
Dear Jim, Steve, and family,
I am saddened by your loss. I will pass on to you what my mother always said to me: We are not given to each other, but only lent. And while Clarice's work here is done, know that she is now safely enfolded in her Maker's arms. Her memory will remain with you and bring you comfort. Know that each of you is in my thoughts and prayers.
Harriett Schultz
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