Melinda Isley Blackman

Born November 13, 1949 in Guilford Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late C.A. and Mary East Isley.

A devoted wife, loving mother and a true child of God, Melinda was a member of Pineville Church of the Nazarene. She dearly loved children and worked at Primrose Daycare and later at Pineville Child Development Center. A den leader for Pack 214, she enriched the lives of all who knew her, and will be missed by all, she leaves a legacy of love.

Melinda was predeceased by a son, John Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, John Blackman; 4 sons, Matthew Blackman (wife, Michelle), Derek Blackman (wife, Paula), Jared Blackman and Adam Blackman (wife, Jessica); 9 grandchildren, Courtney Blackman, Chandler Hull, Ryan Hull, Bailey Blackman, Zach Blackman, Hailey Blackman, Connor Blackman, Wesley Blackman and Laura Blackman; a brother and his family, Michael Isley (wife, Carolyn), their daughter, Angie (husband, Doug) and children, Micah and Abbie; 2 sisters-in-law, Brenda Nichols (husband, Neil) and Nancy Parsons; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services are planned for 4:00 pm Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Pineville Church of the Nazarene, 8614 Pineville Matthews Rd., Pineville, NC 28226. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.