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Mary Blackston Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, November 17, 2013, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackston, 78, wife of 64 years to Mr. Aaron Blackston. Mrs. Blackston was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She worked as a Supervisor for Homestead Draperies. Mrs. Blackston was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as "Big Nanny" to all who knew her and will be remembered for her love of flowers and her good home cooking. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Vera Yvonne Story; honorary daughter: Sandra Blackwell; granddaughter: Trina Story; great grandchildren: Camrey Bledsoe and Chad "C.J." Bass, Jr; and one great great grandchild: Tristan Marquardt. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Kenneth Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Bass, Jr. , Barrett Hughes, Jeremy Nobles, Gerald Jennings, Aaron Keough and A.J. Detwiler, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at 190 Knox Abbott Drive Suite 301, Casey, SC 29033. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2013.

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December 31, 2013

Pete I am so sorry to learn of your lost of Mary I known that you will miss her very much my heart go out to you
if I can do anything for you please let me know my home # is (706) 922-5114 cell (706) 829-5926+
love Wimp

Miria Jenkins

November 21, 2013

Von,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the death of your Mother.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing God will take care of you during this time of grief.

Cherish all the memories of your Mother.

May God Bless You All.

Miriam Jenkins

jerri kay nobles-gilbert

November 20, 2013

My mothers best friend and the dearest family friend one could ever hope for. She has been such an important part of my family for as long as i can remember. Loving and compassionate, another angel to watch over you all.
My life have been blessed because of her. She will be missed dearly and fondly remembered always!

April Storm Hartsell

November 20, 2013

Yvonne, Trina and Family
My love and prayers lifted for you and the family.
The world was a better place with Ms Mary. She will be sorley missed.
I love you,
April

American Heart Association

November 19, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Sue McDonald

November 19, 2013

Von,
Sorry to learn of your Mother passing away. Please know you and your extended family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

November 19, 2013

To the world's greatest Godmother,
Love,
Kathleen E. Howland

Karen and Wendell

November 19, 2013

Vonn, nothing can replace a mother's love, but loving memories. Hold those memories close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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