Joanne Blackburn

1937—2022

Joanne Blackburn, 84, of Turkey Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Tug Valley ARH Hospital in South Williamson.

Born Dec. 6, 1937, in Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Clifton Preece and Belva Jane Crum Preece. In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Blackburn Jr.

Joanne worked at Tug Valley ARH Hospital for nine years as an LPN and was a member of the Middle Fork United Baptist Church. She loved being outdoors, working in her flower garden, and had a special love for animals.

She is survived by her sister, Rosalie Preece Salmons. Though Joanne had no children, she loved her nieces and nephews as her own.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery in Turkey Creek, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Mullins Family Funeral Home of Warfield is honored to serve the family.