Ava Carol Blackburn Obituary
We announce the death of Ava Carol Blackburn of Port Deposit, Maryland, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Ava will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Theo Jones and Esther Jones (Keith); her siblings, Haskel Jones, Kenneth Jones, Betty Sullivan and Alton Jones; and her former husband Willard Earl Blackburn.
She is survived by: her children, Gail Blackburn, Ted Blackburn (Jodi) and Esther Barton (David); her grandchildren, Emily Marks (Olivia), Henry Jester, Martin Marks (Cassie), Anne Blackburn, John Blackburn, Elijah Barton, Silas Barton and Eleanor Barton; and her sister Vienna Stone (William).
