My name is Diane Mcginnis and I am Wayne's step sister.  I didn't know Genny personally but in looking at all the pictures and talking to her aunt Kelly I can  tell she was a very loving and kind person. So sorry for your loss.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Let your memories of Genny be your comfort at this very difficult time.

I watched you grow from a little girl into the most beautiful and loving mother. I will always remember you kissing and loving on McKenzie and Gage..they were so, so, lucky to have you as a mother. As your mother was so, so, lucky to have you as a daughter.. My heart aches. I will always love and miss you GENNY! See you at heavens races.

It will be a week tomorrow that Genny was laid to rest. You all are constantly on my mind and in my prayers. Even though living life had separate our families over the years, I still consider you all life long friends. I am so comforted that  you, Genny knew Jesus as your Savior and one day we that have except Him as our Savior will be able to see you again as the Bible says. Until then, I will continue to be a friend through my thought prayers for your family and friends here. Never forgetting you, sweet Genny.

I don't think I've ever seen Genny without that wonderful smile. It's a smile that would light up a room. What a gift for all that have met her.

We are so sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your friends, family and God.

I'm so happy that I have many wonderful memories to hold in my heart of such an amazing girl! I'll think of Genny every time lightening strikes and rain pours. 
The world was lucky to have her for the time she was here. 
Gina, Wayne, Holly, Abby, Bobby,Paul, Kelly, Myra, Bob and Judy... I truly love you all!

To the Family of Genny Lynn Blackburn, Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May our Lord give His wonderful grace to all.

Gina, You and your family have been on my heart continuously. Praying that God will give you strength as you go though this. Genny was a beautiful young lady, inside and out. I have so many sweet memories of her from teaching her at Northside.

Gina, my heart breaks for you.  Asking The Lord to provide grace to you and all you love.

I'm so sorry to hear of this tragic loss! Praying for you Gina and your whole family!

Bob & Judy, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.  We believe that there is a place where love goes on and on and every soul finds peace.  We are sure that Genny is at peace.     Jim & Velma Oxendine

So sad hearing this news. Genny was a beautiful soul inside and out! She will surely be missed. Praying that you will find peace and strength during this difficult time.

Cant imagine the pain you are feeling. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. Wish I could make it to the receiving and funeral. Want to let you know that I'm praying for you family!!

Bob and Judy Banner, you and your family are in our prayers tonight, we are so sorry to hear about your granddaughter, I know your heart is broken. Our sympathy goes out to you. We pray God will give you strength at this time.
Sincerely, David & Rita Clark

Dearest Family, I cannot tell you how truly sorry I am.  I pray God will wrap His loving arms around you and carry you through this with a peace that passeth all understanding.  You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days ahead.  Love & Prayers, Mary Gragg Grindstaff

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Genny.  Know that you will be in our thought and prayers.  May God give you comfort during this very sad time.

The strength of a Mother and Father is only outweighed by the Love they have for their children. My heart aches for you, I have walked in your shoes.May God bless and comfort you and your family. 
With my Love and deepest sympathy.

Bob, Gina, Paul, Holly and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Genny.  Please know that we are praying for God to comfort and bring peace as only He can.  We are heartbroken for you all!

Gina and Wayne, The Banner Family and The Blackburn Family,  I am still in a state of shock with learning about Genny's passing.  Her smile was infectious and she will continue to smile down on all of us.  My condolences to all of you and you will continue to be in my prayers.

I'm Dorothy G. Oxner, employee with Dr. Jonathan Phipps, Abbeville County School Dist., Abbeville, SC.  To the family, my heart and prayers are with you all.  Just know that God makes no mistake, He was ready for this blooming flower picked from the garden.  Michelle, I love you and know that weeping may endure for a night, BUT joy comes in the morning.  Dot

My sincere condolences for the loss of your precious daughter and granddaughter.  May God send his holy comforter to heal your broken hearts.

Gina and family, 
I am so sorry for your loss.  You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!

To Genny's family, my heart breaks for all of you. She was such a lovely girl that I watched grow up at NCA. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.

In Honor of Genny.
Love Angel, John, Wyatt, and Scarlett

Gina, words an not express our sadness when hearing about your beautiful daughters passing.  Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this tragic time and for many days to come.

All of our condolences to the family in the passing of your beautiful daughter. Our prayers are flowing for her and for you all. 

General Shale, Charlotte

Gina and family - It is with great sadness that we offer our condolences for your loss. We hope that you will be able to find the peace and comfort you need.  With all of our blessings, love and prayers.

Praying for you Bob, Judy, Holly, Gina and the rest of the family. May the Lord draw each of you closer to Him during this time.

What do you say, to a family that has always been part of me. There are no words to express the love and sadness, I have for you all. That smile, those eyes, that heart of gold. 
My prayers for those babies, may they know what a wonderful mother they had. To Paul and Myra, you know I love you both. To Gina, if I could take the pain away, I would. May God wrap his arms around you, comfort you, and know he is always by your side. I am here, as always, for any of you.

RIH SWEET GENNY

Our hearts broke when we learned of Genny's passing.    She had a smile you could feel the warmth from as soon as you saw it.  Chad and I love you and are praying for peace and Gods comfort.

Gina I'm so sorry to hear of your daughters passing! I know your grief must be so heavy and I pray that God will somehow give you comfort and His peace!

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Genny was a special person who was taken too soon.  May God give you His strength and peace in the days and weeks ahead. Please hug those babies extra close

Mitzi Goodman

Hi. I am a friend of Jenna and Sheila Gurley. Actually I work with them but consider them friends. I have a daughter that is 33 and a son 31. I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter. I know she was a fine person because She was such a good friend of Jenna's. please accept my heartfelt condolences. Debbie Purser

R.I.H. sweet Genny....you'll be missed more than words can express, until we meet again.....I love you

Holly, I am so sorry for your loss!

                                               Peggy LeRoy

I am so so sorry for your loss!  It is never normal to lose a child, especially one as adorable as Genny. We will continue to love her from afar until we can be with her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you . I will be there by Tuesday night. Love and condolences to all the family.

Mr. Banner, Mrs. Banner, Paul, Myra and Gina............All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Haven't seen you in many years but went to school with Myra, Paul and Gina.  I just cannot even begin to imagine what you all must be going through in the loss of Genny.  I am heartbroken for you!!!Thinking about you and remembering you in my prayers.

My deepest condolences go out to genny and family. May the lord our father in Christ comfort you all during this difficult time of loss I ask that he strengthens you all sincerely , David greene

I'm heart broken at the loss of the sweetest most amazing student I ever had!  Many tears and prayers for her children and family!

Words can't express how sorry my daughter's and I are at the passing of sweet Genny. Just a radiant smile to light up a room, like her mom (Gina). Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this time.  May God's grace and mercy be with each and every one of you.  Much love! Sheila, Lindsey and Erika.

Prayers for the family.  I am so sorry for your liss. Such a beautiful soul gone too soon. I was happy to have known Genny and her wonderful children and she was just an all around happy and humble person. She will surely be missed.

To the family of Genny Blackburn. I just wanted to say that I'm praying for each and every one of you. I know this is so very hard on the family and so many are heartbroken. I pray that God will give everyone the strength and peace during this time. Genny was a very dear friend of mine who I loved dearly. I'm so glad I got to have that special bond with her. She was one of a kind and I have never met anyone like her!! She was an amazing mother and friend to all that knew her. I will miss that sweet smile of hers. You could never tell when there was anything wrong. She was so loving, kind, caring and so humble. Genny I love you and will see you when I come home. I send my condolences to the family!

OBITUARY

Genny Lynn Blackburn

January 15, 1986 – December 9, 2016

McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

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