Marie Thorne Blackwell Obituary

Marie Thorne Blackwell (Wendell, North Carolina), born on January 7, 1943, passed away on August 4, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Thomas and Alma Lee Thorne; her significant other John Blackwell; and her sister Ann Colbert. She is survived by: her son David Driver (Jeannie Buffaloe); her grandsons, Walker Driver and Allan Driver; her stepson John W. Blackwell, Jr. (Tammy); her stepgrandchildren, Trey and Brittney; her aunt Alyce Hawkins; and her nieces, Karen Proctor and Amy Colbert.

Flowers welcome or memorial contributions can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church of Wendell.