Mrs. Patsy Joan Cannon

Patsy Joan Blackwell Cannon, born May 5, 1952, of Salem, wife of the late John Henry Cannon, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. A native of Oconee County, SC, Patsy was the daughter of the late William Bural Blackwell and Annie Rae Scott Blackwell of Walhalla, SC. Mrs. Patsy was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She loved her family, and she was a very strong foundation of which her family could lean upon. She adored her flowers, music and grandchildren. Mrs. Cannon is survived by her sister: Nancy Eller (Jackie); daughters: Cindy Chism (Joey), Tina Martin (Scott) and Amanda Riley (Matthew) all of Salem; and her son: Alan Cannon of Six Mile, SC; grandchildren: Randall Martin, Beth Martin, Anna Cannon, Deliah Riley, John Riley, Kiayah Riley, Kaden Riley, Madalynn Riley, Adrianna Riley and Arianna Riley; and her great-granddaughter: Raelynn Martin. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Cannon is preceded in death by her infant daughter: Sheila Grant; her sisters: Margaret Blackwell and Myra Blackwell; and her brother: Clarence Blackwell. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cannon-Martin Family Cemetery in Salem, SC. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Monday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted.