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1935
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2025
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Emerada Blackmon Obituary
In 1955, Emma met and married the love of her life, Harold "Hal" Blackmon. They navigated life as a team and they were married 68 years before his passing in 2024. In 1963, they moved to Fort Worth, TX, where she joined her husband in working for Lockheed Martin as a secretary for 30 years, and was a devoted mother to their daughter, Lisa.
Emma is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ann Blackmon, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
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Marjorie Bennett
October 17, 2025
I love you dearly Mrs. Emma Blackmon. You will be greatly missed!!! All my love, Marjorie Bennett, Linda and Robert Bennett
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