Mary Ann Blackburn
Mary Ann Blackburn
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Mary Ann Blackburn, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Cedargate Nursing Home.
She was born on October 08, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roy Knipe and Mildred (Lovell) Knipe.
Mary was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She enjoyed studying her bible, playing games on her phone, collecting dolls, and watching Gunsmoke on TV.
Mary is survived by her son Terry (Brittany) Blackburn; and two grandchildren, Sean (Christie) Blackburn, and Alyssa (Gabe) Blackburn. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mildred Knipe; and five brothers, Leroy, David, John, Tommy, and Joe. A host of family and friends also survive.
Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
366 College St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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