Mary Jane Blackburn (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Mary Jane Blackburn was born March 13, 1949 in Lebanon, Missouri to Albert Wood and Ada Fields Wood. She passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in her home in Lebanon, Missouri.
She was raised in the Sleeper, Missouri area and graduated from Stoutland High School. She was employed at Big Wig following high school, followed by H.D. Lee and Copeland. She made many friends at her places of employment and was a good employee.
She was united in marriage to John E. Blackburn and to this union, four children were born. John passed away October 23, 2020.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a grandson, Zachary Rogers.
She is survived by her daughters, Melinda Sheets and her husband David of Conway, Missouri, Bobette Blackburn and Chrystal Lewis, both of Lebanon, Missouri; a son, John Blackburn and his wife Kayla of Linn Creek, Missouri; five grandchildren, Keighly Sheets, Austin Rogers, Taylor Blackburn, Macee Blackburn and Sawyer Blackburn; and two great-grandchildren, Haley Rogers and Tinslee Koetter.
Mary loved reading her Bible and had a deep, personal faith with her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a hard worker and did anything she could for her family to make sure they were provided for. She loved them all so very much.
Mary enjoyed working in her flower garden, sewing, scrapbooking, puzzles, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs play football. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the light of her life and time spent with them was treasured.
As we bid farewell to our sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, let us celebrate the profound impact she had on our lives. May her memory serve as a guiding light, reminding us to embrace love, kindness, and faith. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Funeral service for Mary Jane Blackburn will be Friday, April 5, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. A visitation will follow the service. A memorial to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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