Annette Davis Blackburn, age 95, of Alto, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Born in Stephens County, Georgia on February 03, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Wimpy Samuel Davis & Mary Frances “Doll” Fricks Cash Davis. Annette was a wonderful cook who enjoyed gardening and canning. She was the owner and operator of Annette’s Beauty Shop from 1959 until 2021. Annette was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church where she was a part of the Women of Joy Sunday School Class.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Fred Wilton Blackburn; son Ronnie Blackburn; and siblings LeRoy Cash, Carol Randall, Edwin Davis, Hershel Davis, Ruby Fricks, and Clyde Davis.
Survivors include her children, Terry & Brenda Blackburn, Janice & Garland Riner, Shawn & Joni Blackburn; grandchildren, Rob & Candace Blackburn, Donna & Tony Galloway, Jason & Michelle Blackburn, Bart & Carisa Blackburn, Kelly & Benjamin DeJarnett, Meredith & Sam Mink, Ashley & Michael Long, Kiley & Eli Allen, & Sydney Blackburn; great-grandchildren, Seth & Kendra Blackburn, Gabe & Laura Blackburn, Hannah Galloway, Sadie & Brandon McFarlin, Lily Galloway, Madison Blackburn, Caleb Blackburn, Austin Blackburn, Brooke Blackburn, Harrison Mink, & Sam Long; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
A special thanks to Mom’s caregiver, Beverly Defever, for your kindness & dedication.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Trent Smith & Rev. Brian James officiating. Interment will follow in the B.C. Grant Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, & again from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made in memory of Annette Blackburn to Level Grove Baptist Church, c/o Children’s Program, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, GA. 30531 or to Gideons International, c/o Habersham South Camp, P.O. Box 195, Baldwin, GA. 30511
An online guest registry is available for the Blackburn family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
