Lisa Blackmon

She was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 30, 1969 to Joseph V. Capell and Sheryle Hatcher Capell of Wilmington. NC. She was a graduate of Hoggard High School, Peace College, and UNC-Wilmington where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She received her Master’s degree in Education with a Counseling Major from The Citadel in 1995 where she achieved membership in the International Honor Society of Professional Counselors, Chi Sigma Iota. Lisa practiced as a Mental Health Counselor for many years.

Surviving family members include children, James Bennett and Joseph Brice Blackmon of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Julie Capell Blackburn (Barry) of Wilmington, NC and Kristi Ashburn (Matt) of Maui, Hawaii; brothers, David Ashburn (Valerie) of Charlotte and Todd Ashburn of Nashville,Tn; parents, Joe and Mararuth Capell of Kure Beach, NC. Extended family includes, a special aunt, Barbara Poole McDonald of Raleigh, NC; nieces, Anna Blackburn, Jenna Blackburn of Wilmington, NC, and Aubri Ashburn of Charlotte, NC; nephews, John Blackburn of Wilmington, NC, and Austin Ashburn of Charlotte, NC. Uncles include Kerry Capell (Leslie) and John Capell (Donna) of Mt. Gilead, NC. Cousins include Jeff Capell, Lindsey Capell, Gregory Capell (Bethany) of Charlotte, NC, and Brian Capell (Victoria) of Monroe, NC, Greg Poole (Emily), Alyson Poole, Kenan Poole (Stephanie) and Ashton Poole (Fran) of Raleigh, NC.

Lisa will be missed by so many. She touched people’s lives with her humor and compassion. She loved her family and friends deeply. One of her favorite things to do was to buy gifts for other people and help find necessities for those in need. Lisa loved to read and surrounded herself with beautiful artwork—much of it with spiritual themes. We know that she loved the Lord with her whole heart and she would often share her faith with others who were struggling. She adored her boys. While her eldest son, Bennett, is special needs with many challenges, youngest son, Brice, is bright, musical, athletic and creative. Lisa could talk endlessly about their achievements and her pride in them. Many wonderful memories have been made over the years at Kure Beach and will be forever treasured in our hearts. We know that Lisa is with her Lord and Savior and happy to be reunited with her mom, Sherry. The family wishes to thank you for your love and support at this time of our loss.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 2:00 at First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. The family will greet following the service. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, a College Fund for her youngest son, Brice, has been established in memory of his mom; the link listed below can be used by those wishing to gift to Brice’s college fund: http://backer.com/josephscollegefund236 .