Doris Blackford

Doris Ann Blackford, 89, of Martinsburg passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Born on March 29, 1935 in Martinsburg, WV she was the daughter of the late George and Thelma Green.

Doris spent most of her work life with the local Internal Revenue Services before retiring several years ago. She was a member of various fraternal organizations including the Martinsburg Women of the Moose and the Order of the Eastern Star, both of which she earned various degrees.

In early years Doris loved to bowl and was a member of many mixed leagues. She loved to crochet, do ceramics and garden. In later years she and Jim could be found playing cards with several of his siblings where a lot of bluffing went on! Doris shared Linda’s joy of “yard sales” and would always be asked by Jim when she returned “what did you get that you couldn’t live without”! There were many dogs and cats over the years, and she loved them all.

Doris is survived by her four children; sons James Blackford, Jr. and wife Brenda, Roger Blackford and wife Kelly, Brian Michael Blackford and wife Tina, and daughter, Linda Stotelmyer, all of Martinsburg.

One of her greatest pleasures was being a grandmother to her grandchildren; JL Blackford, Ashley Lahman-Lady, Lindsay and Christopher Stotelmyer, Corey and Hunter Blackford, Ryan, Avery, Quintin and Dylan Blackford, Todd and Adam Bricker. She was also grandmother to eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by sisters-in-law Mary Weller of Ranson, WV and Treva Blackford, of Kearneysville, WV.

In addition to her husband James L. Blackford Sr, she was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, George “Sonny” Green, Jr.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to all healthcare Teams at Berkeley Medical Center, her physician, Dr. Cathy Funk, caregivers over the years Irene, Denise and Angie, all the aides and nurses at Celebration Villa who cared for her this past year and most recently the physicians and nurses at Hospice of the Panhandle, whose love, kindness and support to Doris and her family will never be forgotten.

Family and friends will be received at Rosedale Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6-8pm and funeral services will be Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11am with interment at Rosedale Cemetery.

The family has requested memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to: Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.