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Elaine Blackburn Obituary

Elaine D. Blackburn MINT HILL - Mrs. Blackburn, 84, passed away February 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Haywood and Katie Marie Draughn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Bryant. She was the owner of Elaine's Cakes and Etc. of Mint Hill and taught cake decorating for 30 years. Elaine is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald Blackburn; her daughter, Terry Blackburn Hildreth; her son, Alan Blackburn; three grandchildren, Brandon Hildreth, Faith and Katie Marie Blackburn; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Juanita Beasley of Troy, NC. The family will receive friends at Blair Road United Methodist Church in Mint Hill on Saturday, February 13, at 10AM, with a memorial service starting at 11AM. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Indian Trail Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.heritagecares.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 10, 2016.

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Mitchell Williams

February 10, 2016

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. from The Williams Family

Carleton and Beth Hamrick

February 10, 2016

Don and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Elaine was a wonderful baker/artist and had a great sense of humor. Don, the love you and Elaine shared for one another was so special.

Wendy Bost

February 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family.
George & Wendy Bost

Wayne Taylor Family

February 10, 2016

Sorry to hear of this
Time is the only comforter for the loss of a mother.

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Blair Road United Methodist Church

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Blair Road United Methodist Church

Mint Hill, NC

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