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Kathy Blackwell Obituary
November 5, 1945 - September 18, 2024
Thomasville, North Carolina - Mary Catherine "Kathy" Blackwell, nee Kanipe, of Thomasville, passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at High Point Medical Center with her family by her side.
She was born on Monday, November 5, 1945, in Winston Salem, NC to the late Jack Edgar Kanipe and the late Mildred Deal Kanipe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Denham.
Kathy married Dr. Michael Clitus Blackwell, Sr. Saturday, August 12, 1967, and they spent the next 57 years together. She was a loving and supportive wife to Michael and their children, Julie and Michael, Jr.
She received a two-year degree from Brevard College and in her later years, she graduated from High Point College with a psychology degree.
Left to cherish Kathy's memory: her beloved husband Dr. Michael Blackwell; daughter, Julie Blackwell; son, Michael Blackwell, Jr.; grandchildren, Gabriella Curtis and Sam Curtis; brother, Stephen Kanipe and wife C.P.; brother-in-law, Bob Denham; nephews, Tristan Kanipe and wife Jenny and Scott Denham and wife Cathy; and her nieces, Marina O'Keefe and husband Tim and Kristin Denham and husband Hugh Conroy.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Steve and Catherine Pressley
September 22, 2024
Dr. Blackwell built the most remarkable childcare ministry in the Southeast, to the everlasting credit of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. But he did not do it alone. At his side through all his years as "Chief Encouragement Officer" was his own encourager, Kathy. We join Michael in thanking God for her life, and for her own ministry to him as his primary earthly support system.
Phil Kirk
September 21, 2024
Kathy Blackwell was a devoted partner to her wonderful husband Michael (Mickey) Blackwell in his commitment to children and the Baptist Childrens Homes of North Carolina. Their partnership led to great things for children and parents. What Dr. Blackwell accomplished publicly would not have been possible without the support so lovingly and quietly given by Kathy. They will both be remembered for their many good deeds in saving lives of the children. May God continue to bless this family of God in the days and years ahead.
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