Jean Nowell Blackley, 87, died November 9, 2018. She was born in Raleigh on January 26, 1931 to Henry Hubert Nowell and Asenath Godwin Wellons Nowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Nowell. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly B. Elks; son, Brian M. Blackley and wife, Flora M. Blackley; granddaughter, Kayla Marie Blackley; and brother, Douglas H. Nowell.
Jean was an active longtime member of Forest Hills Baptist Church and the Harmony Fidelis Sunday School Class.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday, November 13, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd, Cary. A funeral service will be held 1pm Wednesday, November 14, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 201 Dixie Trail, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Memorial contributions in Jean's name may be made to the Crisis Benevolence Fund at Forest Hills Baptist Church.