Virginia Quillen Blackburn Obituary

The family of Virginia Quillen Blackburn (Florence, Alabama) announces her passing on September 19, 2026. Virginia, born on March 1, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virginia Quillen Blackburn or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Odis Quillen and Nannie Quillen; her husband Paul T. Blackburn; and her siblings, Jewel Sharp, Tommy Quillen, Jean Bowles, Charles Quillen, Edmond Quillen, Jan Quillen, Sam Quillen and Jim Quillen.

She is survived by: her children, Barry (Kathy), Bill and Jennifer Bishop (Barry); her grandchildren, Lee Blackburn (Kirstin), Bonnie Whitfield (Ben), Matthew Blackburn, Tori Kraver (C. W.), Brooke Smith (Josh), Morgan Bishop, Tyler Bishop (Maggie) and Blair Gooch (Bo); her great grandchildren, Seamus Blackburn, Callum Blackburn, Alastair Blackburn, Harriett Blackburn, Magnolia Whitfield, Parker Kraver, Charlie Kraver, Esther Smith, Lois Smith, Miriam Smith, Clay Gooch and Evie Bishop; and her siblings, Nancy Gill, Larry Quillen and Rejetta Balentine. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.