Josephine (Jo) Elizabeth Eubanks Blackburn, 89 of 1134 Manning Street, passed away Tuesday morning January 22, 2013 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday at First Baptist Church of Eden with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Jo was born in Reidsville on November 1, 1923, daughter of the late John W. Eubanks and Emma Page Eubanks. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and a graduate of Leaksville High School Class of 1940. She was a retiree of E.I. DuPont Inc. of Martinsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack G. Blackburn and her three brothers, J.W. Eubanks II, Leon Eubanks and Vernon (Buddy) Eubanks.
Surviving is her son Jerry Blackburn and Lurae Albert of Eden; grandson, Christiopher Blackburn and Sarah Keith of Greensboro and many neices and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening at Fair Funeral Home from 6 -8 pm and other times at her home.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jerry, I am so sorry that your mother passd away. What a lovely woman she was. My heart goes out to you, Lurae, and Christopher. please know that I will be thinking of you and your family in the days to come. Love, Jane
Jane Sherrill Fisher
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. When someone you love dies, it leaves an empty spot in your hearts which could never be filled by any other person. What a wonderful gift we have from God in memories. When you close your eyes, you can see and remember your mother just as she was when she was happy and healthy. Soon, in a new world of God's making, all pain, suffering and sickness will be gone forever, Revelation 21:3, 4. Hope these words bring you comfort and hope along with family and friends.
Tammy McCreery
Jerry, Lurae, Christopher and Sarah, I felt so sad reading of Jo's passing in today's paper. She was such a beautiful woman, inside and out, and I always felt a special bond with her. Although I had not seen Jo in more than a year, I continued to ask Pam about her and pray for her. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. She leaves all of you with such beautiful memories. May these sustain you in your grief. (Chris, So sorry we missed you last Saturday evening at the Bistro. Hope to see you soon.) Carol Gwynn
Carol Gwynn
Dear Jerry- I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. This is a hard time in life. Take care, Sonny Sherrill
Sonny Sherrill
Jerry, Chris and family, Sheila and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Grandma Jo. We know that you loved her very much and that she will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Robert Bellomy
Jerry and family, My sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. When my own mother, Connie Webb, passed away in 2006, Jo was a steady source of comfort and support for my dad, my brother Barry and me. She was a truly caring and loving person. We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers at this sad time
Betsy Webb Hyslop
I would like to send my condolences to Christopher and Jerry Blackburn. Sincerely, Martin Shipton Atlanta, GA
Martin Shipton
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Born: Thursday Nov 1, 1923
