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Barbara BLACKSTON Obituary

BLACKSTON, Barbara Barbara Dahlberg Blackston, 92, of Dunwoody, GA, died July 18, 2018. She was born on March 13, 1926 in New Britain, CT to Andrew and Helmi Dahlberg and was a graduate of University of Connecticut. In 1949 she married Frank Walter Blackston who preceded her in death after 66 years of marriage. Barbara is survived by 3 loving daughters and her "super eight" grandchildren: Susan Major (John), John and Barbara Major; Nancy Leonard, Rebecca Levine (Michael), Kristin and Megan Leonard; Carol Corey (George), Lee (Justine), William and Michael Corey. She will be missed by family and friends across the country.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 20, 2018.

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Elizabeth & Frank Creech

July 20, 2018

Though it has been many years, we remember good times with Barbara and Frank, and her perfume bottle collection. A lovely lady and great hostess!

Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson

July 20, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

CA White

July 20, 2018

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Barbara. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4.

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