Amy Lynn Johnson Blackburn

Coach Blackburn has always been a mother figure to me throughout my high school years. As a coach she showed me nothing but love and compassion for dance, she taught me what it means to truly love myself for who I am, while having confidence within me. I will never forget her warm-hearted spirit, her comforting advices, her sweetness, her love for me, and lastly her beautiful smile that lit up the dance/class room. May God rejoice for all that she has done in this world and continuously bless her in heaven. Thank you for everything.

I struggled my entire freshman year do to chronic illness, I was frequently absent and terrible at math. Amy was the only teacher who empathized, understood, and supported me. I wasn't very close but the impact her kindness made on my life and my best friend's is something I will never forget.

So sorry in your lost
The McGowan

She was my favorite teacher she would help me push through the struggle and I loved going to her class

Amy has had such a positive impact on many lives. Not only was she a mentor and role model to me, but she was a close friend as well. You never know how amazing someone can be until you meet them and I am blessed to have ever had the opportunity to have been coached by this woman. She helped turn me into the young woman I wanted to be and see what true positive aspirations were.

I will never forget what impact Amy has had on me and how grateful I was to have been graced with her time and presence in life. Amy was an unconditional lover and there is not much else a person can give up in life besides their own heart to others, and for that I will remember her.

Amy was unapologetically authentic, kind, and genuine. To know her was to feel safe and free to be your authentic self as well. She was a bright light in our class and tennis team back in the day, always with a smile on her face and usually making friends with her opponents on the court.

Once, she was playing against two very serious girls in a doubles match that weren't being very friendly in return, despite Amy's best efforts. After I walked away and came back about 20 minutes later, she was laughing and joking with those same girls between points. Her joy and fun spirit were contagious and impossible to resist.

My thoughts and love are with her family now and always.

Im so shocked to hear of this bubbly joyfull personality has left us. We will surely miss Amy's bright light and impact was to my heart instantly. My heartfelt prayers to her family Gods speed of comfort.

I have many fond memories but this one always makes me smile. I remember once Amy and I went to Sea World and the park was pretty empty that day so we rode the Steel Eel about 10 times in a row. We both felt so dizzy and we couldn't stop laughing. My prayers and condolences to the family. Rest in peace Amy.

Amy, you were such a bright joy in this world. I am thankful for every moment I had teaching you for 3 years and the friendship we built as after.

Amy to know you was to love you. You were such a beautiful person inside and out. I feel so blessed to have been as close as sisters and just having had the privilege to have you in my life. I will always love and cherish your memory. My prayers are with all of your family and friends. You will be so greatly missed!

Amy, you were the sweetest person in school. I was lucky enough to play tennis with you and gain a friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I'm at a loss and I could say so much about you. You were an angel on this planet and you were truly one of the most amazing people I had the pleasure of knowing. I'm so lucky to have ever called you a friend. RIP...

Amy you were a light in this world that none can replace. I cannot believe you’re gone. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.