Rene Blackwell Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Rene Blackwell (Calhoun, Georgia). Rene, born on January 12, 1934, passed away on August 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Holifield and Virgie Holifield; her husbands, McRay Padgett and G. W. Blackwell; and her sister Sandy Holifield Burch.
She is survived by: her children, Ricky Padgett (Rhonda), Susie Schutz (David), Debbie Welch (Morris) and Timmy Blackwell (Michelle); her grandchildren, Patti Padgett, Ryan Padgett (Keri), Amber Gray (Robby), Davey Schutz (Amy), Natalie Wedgeworth (Reuben), John Welch (Sarah), Adam Welch (Christina), Katie Dewease (Drew), Hope Ingram and Tyler Blackwell (Caroline); her siblings, Barbara Doggett, Leroy Holifield, Billy Holifield, Linda Rogers (Gary) and Diane Buchanan; and her brother-in-law Terry Burch. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
