She was born on October 10, 1939 in Arkabutla, MS. to the late Harold and Cessell Miller Jenkins.
On June 15, 1957 in Dexter, MO. she married Rolwing Blackburn who preceded her in death on May 16, 2014.
Mary worked at MO Delta in Sikeston, MO. as a LPN for many years.
She was a member of Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston, MO.
She is survived by one son, Kerry (Marina) Blackburn of Kelso, MO.; and one daughter, Melissa (Brett) Rhodes of Sikeston, MO.; one brother, Don (Wanda) Darby of Jackson, MO.; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held on April 3, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, MO. Pastor Bob Houchins of Fellowship Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO. officiating
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Blackburn family.
