Joyce E. Blackburn, age 78, passed away peacefully at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL on February 24, 2015. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Pikeville, KY to Shirley and Trinnie Blackburn.
Prior to retirement she was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Memorial Hospital where she was instrumental in the development since it’s opening.
She is survived by her son, Donnie Shirley Charles “Andrea” of McAlpin, FL. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by, her parents, her brother Thaddus Blackburn & her sister Lois Tucker.
A visitation will be held on Thursday February 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home, 4300 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Friday February 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM with interment in the Greenlawn Cemetery.
Those who wish may make donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Please offer condolences at www.greenlawnjacksonville.com
