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Betty <I>Fischer</I> Blackwood

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Betty Fischer Blackwood

Birth
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Death
19 May 2019 (aged 90)
Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Betty Fischer Blackwood
JULY 24, 1928 – MAY 19, 2019

Betty Fischer Blackwood died peacefully at Hospice Ministries on May 19, 2019. Betty was born on July 24, 1928 in Nashville, TN. Betty was married to Jim Blackwood for a glorious 68 years until his death in 2016.

Betty loved living in the home she and Jim built on Wild Valley for over 50 years. It was this home where she reared her three children and shared many happy memories of hosting parties, family dinners and various club meetings throughout the years.

Betty is survived by her three children Becky Conley (Gary), Judy Blackwood and Jimmy Blackwood as well as her grandson Chad Franks (Missy) and great grandchildren Conner Franks and Grayson Franks. She is also survived by her brother Jim Fischer of Nashville.

Betty was an active member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church for over 50 years and enjoyed teaching Sunday School, serving as past president of the United Methodist Women and various committees and circle groups. She loved attending and hosting the Wild Valley luncheon club, which started as a bridge club many years ago. Betty and Jim were active for many years in the Wahabi Shrine Club where she assumed many roles throughout the years in the women's auxiliary.

A family graveside service will be held at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ridgeland-ms/betty-blackwood-8716795
Betty Fischer Blackwood
JULY 24, 1928 – MAY 19, 2019

Betty Fischer Blackwood died peacefully at Hospice Ministries on May 19, 2019. Betty was born on July 24, 1928 in Nashville, TN. Betty was married to Jim Blackwood for a glorious 68 years until his death in 2016.

Betty loved living in the home she and Jim built on Wild Valley for over 50 years. It was this home where she reared her three children and shared many happy memories of hosting parties, family dinners and various club meetings throughout the years.

Betty is survived by her three children Becky Conley (Gary), Judy Blackwood and Jimmy Blackwood as well as her grandson Chad Franks (Missy) and great grandchildren Conner Franks and Grayson Franks. She is also survived by her brother Jim Fischer of Nashville.

Betty was an active member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church for over 50 years and enjoyed teaching Sunday School, serving as past president of the United Methodist Women and various committees and circle groups. She loved attending and hosting the Wild Valley luncheon club, which started as a bridge club many years ago. Betty and Jim were active for many years in the Wahabi Shrine Club where she assumed many roles throughout the years in the women's auxiliary.

A family graveside service will be held at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ridgeland-ms/betty-blackwood-8716795


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  • Created by: Diane
  • Added: May 19, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199256302/betty-blackwood: accessed ), memorial page for Betty Fischer Blackwood (24 Jul 1928–19 May 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 199256302, citing Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Diane (contributor 47600396).