Heather Dawn Blackwood

Heather Dawn Newsome Blackwood, 47, of Sparta,Tennessee, was born January 27 1969 in Pikeville, Kentucky and went to see her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2016. Heather was baptized in Beaufort, South Carolina in 2008 and was of a strong Baptist faith and she loved the Lord Jesus Christ.

Heather graduated from Crestview High School in 1987 and was a hard worker, a devoted mother to her two amazing children and a friend to many people from around the country. She had an amazing sense of humor and infectious laugh that was enjoyed by all who heard it.

She loved cheering loudly and vigorously for Jeff Gordon, her Kentucky Wildcats and The Ohio State Buckeyes and wasn’t ashamed of her affiliation for any of them.

Heather could always be counted on for her listening ear, kindness and generosity to others and she was never afraid to say “I’m sorry”. Her character, love and understanding will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

The world has lost a wonderful person and I hope when you read this, that you will pray for the family she has left behind.

Heather was preceded in death by her father, Marlin Newsome of Savannah, Ohio and loved ones in Pikeville, Kentucky who welcomed her into the gates of Heaven.

Heather is survived by her two children, Kevin Alexander Robertson and Gretchen Sara Elizabeth Robertson of Shelby, Ohio; her mother, Nina Sue Newsome; her grandmother, Carrie Coleman; her sister, Robin Ashby of Savannah, Ohio; her niece, Meagan Ashby; her nephew, Stephen Ashby; and countless friends and family from around the country.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Brian Phillips. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.