Patsy Ruth Blackburn, 59, Homemaker
Patsy Ruth Blackburn age 59 of Loudonville, formerly of Eaton Twp. and Columbia Station passed away Thursday in her home after a short illness.She was born Thursday, January 28, 1943 in Crossville Tenn., living in this area all her life. She was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidery, canning, reading, and caring for her family home.
She is survived by her husband Emerson married 39 year, 1 Daughter Linda Webster of Avon, Ohio, 3 Sons Emerson Blackburn Jr. of Georgia, Matthew Blackburn of Oklahoma, Benjamin Blackburn of Grafton, 7 Grandchildren, 5 Sisters Carrie Friedenstab of Elyria Ohio, Dorothy Ray, Donna Ray of Grafton, Jeanne McCamish of Athens, and 1 Brother Kevin Ray of Grafton.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Alvin (Cotton) & Ella Ray.
Friends may call in the Blackburn Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 pm with funeral services Monday in the funeral home at 1:00 pm with Rev. Clyde Powers, Patsy's Uncle, & Rev. Faith Proietti of Med Central Health System officaiting. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge Cemetery in Eaton Twp.