Rilla Blackwell Obituary

Rilla Blackwell of Austintown, Ohio passed away on September 30, 2026. Rilla, born on September 13, 1929, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rilla Blackwell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James N. Blackwell and Louise Hubbard Blackwell; and her siblings, James, William "Billy", Harrison Blackwell and Myrtle Bryant.

She is survived by: her daughter Sheila; her son-in-law Ross Johnson of Austintown; her grandchildren, Tamara Mason (Mark) of Dallas, TX. and Kevin Ross Johnson (Ashley) of Columbus, OH; her foster children, Ilinda Kitt McLean (Rick) and Alcarlo Kitt; her brother Robert Blackwell of Maryland; her godson Bryant Lee of Youngstown, OH; and her caregiver Jalayia Sharp.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Bethel Church of God in Christ (3147 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.