Zella Blackburn

Zella Taylor Blackburn, age 92, of Crumpler, NC, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Blackburn was born April 11, 1914, in Grassy Creek, NC, to Marshall and Florence Brinegar Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Blackburn.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Rev. David Blackburn, Rev. Larry Shepherd, and Rev. Scott Courtney will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2006.

Mrs. Blackburn is survived by:

One son: Reeves Blackburn of Galax, VA.

Two daughters: Shirley Ham of Crumpler, NC and Betty Hardy of Bel Air, MD.

One sister: Edith Holderfield of Independence, VA.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

You may email condolences to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.