Obituary
Mrs. Mary Jane Blackwood, of Trumann died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 71 years and 8 days. She was born Sunday, April 18, 1943, in Trumann, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lessie Bell Powers. She was a housewife and member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Blackwood was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sullivan Blackwood Sr., two sisters, three brothers and her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Terry (Ricky) Whitaker and Ginny (John) McClaughlin both of Trumann; two sons, Hank (Star) Blackwood Jr. of Marion and Tony (Kim) Blackwood of Trumann; four sisters, Linda Barker, Brinda Barker and Pat Satterfield all of Trumann and Lo Piffer of Phoenix, Az.; two brothers, Eddie Powers of Trumann and Jackie Powers of St. Clair, MO.; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Kenneth Doke and Rev. Austin Missey officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Creecy, Jr., Tony Blackwood Jr., Justin Blackwood, Darren Blackwood, Adam York and Billy Poe. Honorary pallbearers will be Christien McClaughlin, Cory Whitaker, Justin Carlow and Michael Loggins. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God give you comfort and peace in knowing that Mary Jane is in the loving arms of our father.
Karen Adkins (Rouse), Wynne, ARMay 13, 2014
"Tony, I was so, so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Your family has been through so much lately. I am praying for comfort for you and your family. Kelly Henry Stewart
Kelly Stewart, United StatesMay 5, 2014
"I am so sorry for your loss. Revelation 21:1-5
"We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless and comfort your hearts.
The Davis Family, Trumann, ArkansasApril 29, 2014
"going to miss you Aunt Mary!! you were a very special Aunt <3
Velinda Eastham, Iron River, Mi.April 29, 2014
"Our hearts ache for you as we know the pain of losing a "Momma". We also smile as we know she is sitting and having a little talk with Jesus.We love you Hank, Star and Family.
David and Rhonda Tate, Conroe, TexasApril 28, 2014
"May God be with you and family through your time of sorrow. Praying for you all
Renee sisco, bay arkApril 28, 2014
"Ginny and family, I am so sorry about your lost. As your sister in law you know that I loss my mom a few years ago and how it hurts so bad. I pray that each day you will have fond memories of her and that the pain of losing her will get better for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. God Bless.
Shirley McClaughlin Redd, Jonesboro, ARApril 28, 2014
"Tony and Family we are very deeply saddened to hear the passing of you Mother,you are all in our thoughts and Prayers If there is anything we can do just have Kim give us a call
Ruth Ann And Craig Hill, Trumann ArkansasApril 27, 2014
"Sorry for your loss.
Terry Cook, Trumann ArApril 27, 2014
"Thinking and praying for you in your time of sorrow! I know nothing can ease your heartache but just know we are here for you! Love you guys!
Peggy Clark, Trumann, ArApril 27, 2014
"ginny & john and the whole blackwood family,we know ms.mary is rejoicing in heaven.no more aches & pains.earths loss is heaven's gain..God's blessings on you all...rick & deb
rick & deborah summers, jonesboro ark.April 27, 2014
