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Lucille Blackwell Obituary

Mrs. Lucille Stith Blackwell, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, July 17, 2009. She was born March 15, 1925, to the late Frank and Blanche Stith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holland Blackwell; a son; 12 sisters and brothers; and one grandson. She was known to many as "Big Ma." Those left to cherish her memorial are two daughters, Vivian Harris and Frances Hill; sons, Herbert (Natalie) Blackwell, Richard (Bernice) and Kester (Eva) Blackwell; two adopted sons, Dennis and James Barnett, of Roanoke; two sisters, Elizabeth Stokes and Maria (Josh) Copeland; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009,at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Cedric Malone officiating. The interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, from 2 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. www.serenityfuneralhome.net.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Keisha Hill

July 23, 2009

Dear Family,
I will truly miss seeing Aunt Lucille at the family cookouts going forward. I was so blessed to be able to have one more visit with her last summer on the 4th of July at the family cookout in Kenbridge, VA. I will truly miss Aunt Lucille's stories and jokes. She always kept me laughing. I thank God for allowing us to have her for so many years and we are left with so many wonderful memories.

Carla Beamer

July 23, 2009

You will be missed Mrs. Blackwell..you always had a kind word to say and sweet spirit.

May God Bless the family, you all wil be in my prayers.

Gene Barnette

July 22, 2009

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

Juanita Whittington- AND FAMILIES

July 22, 2009

YOU'VE DONE YOUR WORK, YOU'VE SUNG YOUR SONG.
WE ARE NOT GOING TO SAY GOODBYE OR THAT WE CAN'T GO ON
WE'LL SAY WE LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU LATER EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE
WE LOVE YOU MOTHER BLACKWELL, MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW. WE'LL KNOW YOU IN HEAVEN AS A SHINNING STAR. NO MATTER HOW FAR AWAY YOU SEEM. HEAVEN IS NEVER TOO FAR.

HOLD ON FAMILY WE WILL SE HER AGAIN.

July 22, 2009

The Family Of Lucille Blackwell:

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort you during this time.

Josephine Carter & Family

July 22, 2009

sorry for your lost

Tanya Florence

July 22, 2009

To Shannon and Family

Just know that she is in a better place that we can ever image. I know your heart is sadden but she is not suffering anymore and God was ready to take her home.

edward carter

July 21, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

July 21, 2009

Dear Family of Lucille Blackwell,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget Mother Lucille Blackwell. Mother Blackwell was a tremendous blessing to our family and church family. She was a great "Woman of God." She loved Jesus and she let everyone know that she loved Him. She was not ashamed to let her light shine.

I know Heaven is having a glorious time. Now Mother Blackwell joins Elder Lonnie Wilson, Mother Edith Hall, Mother Ethel Franklin, Deacon James Board, Deacon Willie Rucker, Mother Nannie Cofer, Mother Betty Terry, Mother Stella Edwards, Mother Marie Brown, Mother Mary Hayes, Deacon Archiebald Mayo, and many others. Keep your heads up, family, we will all see them again and join them on that glorious day!!

Love, Chenise & Ernest Anderson, Lorenzell Wilson, and Jeannette Wilson

Karen Streat

July 21, 2009

To my cousins and family, words can't express the sorrow and loss of my dear AUNT LUCILLE she must have been the most comical and lovable aunt that anyone could have ,she will be missed so must but never forgotten,all of her Fishing memories will be cherished. Sorrowfully Great Niece Karen Streat and Family

July 21, 2009

To my cousins,

Words cannot express the way my heart feels at this time with the loss of Aunt Lucille, she was my 2nd big mama.I know your hearts are heavy today, but please find your comfort in knowing we will see her again one day.

Dina, Kester, Richard, & Herbert my prayers are with you.

Carolyn Wooten
Oklahoma City, Ok

Mildred Stephens

July 21, 2009

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

Shenita Miller

July 21, 2009

Richard and the Blackwell Family, Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss, your family will be in my prayers.

Alonzo Becks

July 21, 2009

Cory, always remember to look toward God for courage and support. Thank you for being a good friend to me and to your family for treating me as one of their own when we were kids. If you need me call me (540) 598-6398.

Joyce Grogans

July 21, 2009

Dina, Richard and Kester,

Please know that my prayers are with you and yours at this time. 'Big Mama" was a great woman whom I really loved. She had so many amazing stories and I loved listening to her tell them. She will be greatly missed on earth but know that God brought his Angel home.

With fondest, Joyce Archer Grogans

Tia (Tcup) & Cecil (CJ) Graham

July 21, 2009

Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.

With Deepest Sympathy

family friend

July 21, 2009

To the Blackwell family
You have my greatest sympathy.

Erica Hairston

July 20, 2009

May the Blessing's of the lord be with THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONE"S in this time of sorrow. MAY COMFORT, PEACE, AND MOST OF ALL THE LOVE OF GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY.LOVE ALWAY'S,BE-BE,CHIP, AND JUDY HAIRSTON.

Barbara Johnson

July 20, 2009

For the Christian, heaven is spelled
HOME.

My prayers go out to my brother-in-law Kester and the entire Blackwell family. I will truly miss my long conversations, with Mrs Blackwell about cooking, and she was the greatest cook I knew. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beanie

Carolyn Crewson

July 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers comes to you all,Lucille was a very and I mean a very special lady.She was beautiful in every way.She is going to be missed deeply and forever.She never met a stranger I do not believe and she had the prettiest smile ever,and every single time she hugged you you could feel the love just soar from her and it was a great great pleasure to have her as a friend,I know she is going to be standing by that glorious river with a golden Rod and fishing in the best waters ever and catching her limit,Lucille will be in our hearts always and god bless each and everyone of you and my sympathy comes your way
She will always be a legacy for many and we should all follow in her steps for they were glorious ones,her name will be a pleasure to hear every time she's spoken of,I will remember always but especially when ever I am at the cove a fishing .

Christine
The Minnow Pond Bait and TAckle

July 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! Robert Law and family

Kelly Blackwell

July 18, 2009

I love you Big Ma. Though you are gone you will never be forgotten. May your diginity and name live on forever. - Your Granddaughter, Kelly

Shannon Martin

July 18, 2009

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation

AlishaJoe Hampton

July 18, 2009

I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU AS IF YOU WERE MY OWN MOTHER!!

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY,MAY
GODBLESS THEM!

ALISHA HAMPTON

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