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Hazel H. Blackburn
1920 - 2017
Hazel H. Blackburn
1920 - 2017
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BORN
1920
DIED
2017
Hazel Blackburn Obituary
Hazel Herring Blackburn “Pinky,” age 97, widow of George Hiram Blackburn Jr., passed away May 12, 2017. She was born January 2, 1920, in a little town outside of Valdosta, GA, known as Ray City. Hazel was one of five children born to the late Grover C. and Coma Cooper Herring.
Her brothers Remer Herring, Frank Herring, and sister Francis Moore preceded her in death. Hazel was a member of Shandon Baptist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion.
She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Bass; son, George H Blackburn III “Fritz” (Mary); daughter, Gale Bostick (Tim); and granddaughters, Rosemary E Blackburn and Morgan E Bostick.
Hazel graduated from Macon Hospital School of Nursing in 1941 and served in the Army Nurse Corps as a 1st Lieutenant in North Africa and Europe during WWII. Hazel was a devoted mother and registered nurse providing care in the Columbia area until her retirement in 1982.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Dunbar Funeral Home Northeast, and the funeral will be held Monday, May 15, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge the Atria of Columbia for their love and care over the past year.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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May 16, 2017
Hazel was a dear friend of great wisdom an insight. We had many wonderful conversations. My love and thoughts are with her
Fran King
May 15, 2017
I did not know Mrs. Blackburn but felt a certain unity when I read she graduated from Macon Hospital School of Nursing. I am positive her training prepared her for a,role of providing healing and comfort to many. Prayers to the family..
MHSN
Class of 1969
Bill and Joan Gardelle
May 14, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Wilson
May 14, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
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Kurtis Laughead
May 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are for the family on this loss.Hazel was an "unforgettable character " and will be missed....Soo many great memories of growing up with her as my neighbor and friend.
Laura Murphy
May 14, 2017
To Fritz, Gale and your families: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What wonderful (and hilarious) memories I have to hold onto! Hazel was one of a kind. How blessed I am to have been a small part of that. I hope all of you can find peace and comfort. Long live all the memories and long live Dark Shadows!
With much Love,
Laura
May 13, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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