Mount Zion, Illinois
MOUNT ZION - Syble L. Blackshare, 83, of Mt. Zion, IL. passed away 10:10 A.M. February 24, 2006 in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday February 27, 2006 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Scovill Zoo. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family via email c/o/ www.dawson-wikoff.com. Syble was born July 11, 1922 in Meridian, MS., the daughter of Jeff and Melvia (Johnson) Ethridge. She married Ira D. Blackshare on September 23, 1938. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2004. She was an active member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She had volunteered for the Scovill Zoo, DOVE, Meals on Wheels, Hospice, Breast Cancer Support Group and the Race for the Cure. She was an avid gardener and creative quilter. Surviving is her daughter; Artie Hamilton and her husband Dean of Moweaqua, sons; Gary Blackshare and his wife Shirley of Hackett, AK. and Jerry Blackshare of Decatur. brother; Adrian Ethridge of Blackrock, AK. and sister: Virginia Neeley and her husband Earl of Pollard, AK. Also surviving are five grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, sister, and one grandson. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Read MoreI volunteered with Syble at the zoo and truely enjoyed each minute I spent with her and Ira. She was the sweetest person to all she knew-human and animal. My sincere sympathy to her entire family and al others who will miss her.
Sue Kleiss
March 16, 2006 | Decatur, IL
On behalf of my Mother, Edith Hite, we wish to extend my sincere sympathy in the loss of Syble. Syble worked many years with my mother at Woodland Nursing Home and they shared many memories. Mrs. Hite and Syble talked often on the phone and had a great time sharing about their families which they both loved so very much. She was very saddened to learn of Syble's death. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Carol Ann Jackson
February 28, 2006 | Cerro Gordo, IL
On behalf of my Mother, Edith Hite, we wish to extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of Syble. Syble worked many years with my mother at Woodland Nursing Home and they shared many memories. Mrs. Hite and Syble talked often on the phone and had a great time sharing about their families which they both loved so very much. She was very saddened to learn of Syble's death. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Carol Ann Hite-Jackson
February 28, 2006 | Cerro Gordo, IL
Our sincere sympathy. Syble was a very special person for us.
Irving & Carol Glover
February 28, 2006 | Daleville, VA
Dear Blackshare family:
I was saddened to learn of Syble's death. She was a good friend of mine for many years. I treasure her being a friend of mine and of my family. I especially remember the bob sled rides with her and how we had to steer the sled so that it would not go into the creek at the bottom of the hill. Memories of her will be with me the rest of my life. Love to all of you.
June Garver nelson
February 28, 2006 | North Manchester, IN
Artie, Gary & Jerry & families: I loved your Mother since the day I met her sitting w/ Rinda Osborn on the parsonage steps. Then when Jerry & I moved to Mt Zion UMC I served on Helping Ministries comm. with her and Ira - what a wonderful giving and enjoyable, fun to be with, hardworking, sincere couple. They really would do anything for anyone giving us all examples to live by. I'm so glad I saw her a couple or so Sunday's ago and got to hug her - I treasured her as a friend and will miss...
Sandy&Jerry Friesner
February 27, 2006 | Decatur, IL
Deepest symapthy in the passing of your mother. Many fond memories of her in my childhood. May God comfort you in the days to come. You will remember me as Corky Comstock, daughter of Isabelle (Black-Cooley)Comstock
Claudette Jones
February 26, 2006 | Decatur, IL
I sure will miss Syble. I am grateful to have known such a witty and kind woman. She was a great volunteer who enjoyed running the carousel and showing baby chicks to youngsters. We at the zoo will miss her as she was a friend to us all.
Sarah Reining
February 26, 2006 | Decatur, IL
I would like to express my deepest sympathy. I knew Syble and Ira because of our mutual interest in the Zoo. Such a friendly lady, I always enjoyed seeing her. We'll miss her.
Sue Turnage
February 26, 2006 | Decatur, IL
