Shirley B. Blackburn

Shirley B. Blackburn, 81, of 25 Blackburn Rd., Emporium, PA died at her residence, Emporium, PA Saturday (February 6, 2016) morning. She was born June 14, 1934 in Cressona, PA a daughter of the late William and Alice Morrell Brown. On September 10, 1955 in Schuylkill Haven she married Joseph M. Blackburn, MD, who survives. Shirley was a graduate of Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. Surviving In addition to her husband Joseph M. Blackburn, MD, 2 daughters Leslie Blackburn of Berryville, VA and Sharon Blackburn of Wilton, NH. 1 son Joseph Blackburn, Ambler, PA and 6 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Alice Morrell Brown and 1 Sister Harriet Timm

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E 4th St., Emporium, PA on (February 10, 2016) Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM followed by a Meeting for Worship at 1:00 PM with Donald Miller. Burial was in the Sanford Cemetery, Truman, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial Contributions may be made to Dunnings Creek Meeting House, c/o Marcia Rogish, 800 Preston St., Apt. #1, Bedford, PA 15522 or to a charity of donors choice.

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Visitation

Barnett Funeral Home

Wednesday February 10th, 2016

11:00am - 1:00pm

Emporium, PA

Meeting for Worship

Barnett Funeral Home

Wednesday February 10th, 2016

1:00pm

Emporium, PA

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