Carol Marie Blackburn

Carol Marie (Webber) Blackburn, 90, of Huron, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Parkvue Health Care Center after a brief illness.
Carol was born on October 21, 1934 in Elyria, OH to the late Irvin and Theresa (Hlebcar) Webber.
Carol graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, Ohio, in 1952. A woman of deep faith, she devoted her life to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities, inspired by her oldest child, Greg. Her efforts led to significant legislative changes in Ohio, improving care and support statewide.
In recognition of her work, she was honored twice as "Mother of the Year" by Governors James Rhodes and Richard Celeste and was inducted into the Elyria Catholic High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Carol served on the Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities and was a board member for Erie Residential Living in Sandusky.
She was an active member of several Catholic parishes, teaching adult religious education at St. Mary's in Sandusky and serving on multiple committees at St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron.
Carol lived life with purpose and joy. She was a long-time member of her golf league, enjoyed her card club, and was a devoted Cleveland Guardians fan. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren dearly and found her greatest happiness in being with them.
Carol is survived by her four children, Paul (Penelope) Blackburn of Oregon, OH, Pamela (Mark) Keech of Sandusky, Audrey Blackburn of TN, and Diane Blackburn of Huron; eleven grandchildren, Brett, Erin (fiancé, Justin), Kelson (Ali), Lily (Brian), Sarah (Matthew), Tara (Kyle), Elizabeth (fiancé, Nick) Madison (Kent), Emily, Lauren and Abigail; fifteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Charles Blackburn in 1995; children, Greg and Amy Blackburn; grandson, Christopher Keech; and two sisters, Shirley and Jean.
Friends may call on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 at 9:30 am in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave. Sandusky. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH.
Those wishing to contribute to Carol's memory may do so to St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St, Huron, OH 44839, Erie Residential Living, 706 E Park St. Sandusky OH 44870, Ability Works, Inc. 3920 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870, or to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870.