Willie Woody Blackwell Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 16, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Willie Woody Blackwell of Durham, North Carolina. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Woody Blackwell to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Willie leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She is survived by: her children, Danny Blackwell (Tina) and Tracy Jacobs (Melvin); and her siblings, Brenda Woody, Stella Cole, Jewel Crutchfield, Annette Lawson, Virginia Pettiford and Elvis Woody. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
