Rosa Beatrice Murph Blackard Obituary
The passing of Rosa Beatrice Murph Blackard of Julian, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 29, 2025 at the age of 98. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rosa Beatrice Murph Blackard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Lafayette and Maggie Elizabeth Denny Murph; her husband Andrew Louis Blackard, Sr.; her son Dorman Gunner Blackard; and her siblings, John Murph, Bessie Foster, Lena Faust, Jennie Davis and Daisy Apple.
She is survived by: her children, Andrew "Andy" Louis Blackard, Jr. and Janet Lea Blackard; her grandchildren, Amanda Yannotti, Julie Caulder, Shane Kirkman (Brian), Kristen Martin (Gregory), Cindi Marshall and Amaran Craig (Elliot); and her great grandchildren, Maria Yannotti (Clay), Brandon Yannotti (Christin), Michael Yannotti (Claudia), Josh Robinson (Lauren), Justin Robinson (Cara), Somer Caulder, Karley Caulder, Bryson Kirkman, Devin Coleman, Rheannon Coleman, Connor Self and Marion Craig. She is also survived by 10 great-great grandchildren.