Nora L. Blackburn (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Nora L. Blackburn, daughter of Irvin E. and Wyona Bennett Elam, was born February 15, 1942, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, February 24, 2019, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years, and nine days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant sister, Norma Lee Elam.
Nora is survived by a daughter, Becky Schneider, and her husband, Kevin, of Brighton, Missouri; a granddaughter, Brandy Ellis; four great-grandchildren, Skyla, Neil, Rylan, and Teagan; a sister, Roselee Copeland, of Independence, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She lived most of her life in the Lebanon area, and graduated from Lebanon High School. When she was a young girl, she helped at Elam’s Grocery. Throughout the years, Nora was a devoted homemaker and a wonderful mother to her daughter and family. She had been active in the Girl Scouts program and had served as a den mother when her daughter was young.
In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She had a very giving personality and always had a smile that would light up the room. She had a love for animals and especially adored her Yorkie dog, “Gus”. Her family was very dear to her and she greatly enjoyed having time with her granddaughter and great-grandchildren.
Nora was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
Memorial donations may be made to Claws and Paws of Lebanon and left at the funeral home.
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