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JOANN BLACKBURN Obituary

JoAnn S. Blackburn, 65, of Hopewell, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Albert N. "Bo" & Hazel V. Smith of Hopewell. She was preceded in death by husband, Samuel W. Blackburn. Ms. Blackburn attended Hopewell High School and was a lifelong beautician.

She is survived by daughter, Ashley G. Franklin and husband Jay of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Margaret S. Kronberg and husband Donald of Chester, Va., and Vinnie L. Smith of Hopewell; neice, Linda B. Paulk and husband Charles of Portland, Texas; nephews, Ronald J. Billings Jr., David W. Billings, Steven M. Smith, and several great-neices and nephews.

The memorial will be on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at 11 a.m., held at the Redemption Outreach Center, located at 101 W. Hundred Road, Chester, Va., with Pastor Chuck Crocker officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Redemption Outreach Center.

Published by The Progress-Index from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of Joann passing we had a great many memories together she will be missed. May God keep her until we are all together again

Pat Parrish

September 5, 2013

JOANN WAS A VERY SWEET AND FUNNY. SHE COULD ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH. I THOUGHT OF HER OFTEN.SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.

VIOLET HUDSON- REDMAN

September 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Faye Braswell

September 5, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Joann...She was such a fun loving person & always made me laugh...I worked with Vinnie many years ago at Lady L...May the peace of God surround you all at this most difficult time.

Susan Riddle Bishop

September 5, 2013

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