Henrietta Burgess Blackwell Obituary
In loving memory of Henrietta Burgess Blackwell (Manning, South Carolina), born in Gable, South Carolina, who departed this world on May 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Henrietta Burgess leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Jasper "Coot" Burgess and Carrie B. Burgess; her caregiver Dr. Joe; her children, Carrie Brown (JD), Jimmie Dale Blackwell, Charles Alexander Blackwell and Sharon Henriette Blackwell; and her grandchild Ern Hendray Blackwell.
She is survived by: her children, Willie Mae Manning of Manning, SC, Jacqueline Blackwell of Alcolu, SC, Delphine Chatman of Sumter, SC, Leroy Blackwell (Carrie) of Sumter, SC and James Eric Blackwell (Sheryl) of Sumter, SC; her godchildren, Marilyn Kelly (Benny) of Manning, SC, Jonathan Burgess (Cynthia) of Manning, SC and Manson Timothy Singleton (Betty) of Philadelphia, PA; her children, Betty Coffey (Billy) of Manning, SC, Mary Taylor of Manning, SC, Ann Cutter (GG) of Manning, SC, Joseph "Bo" King, Jr. of Manning, SC and Cathy Garner (Mitchell) of Manning, SC; and her aunts, Ethel Bryd of Sumter, SC, Life Friends of Alcolu, SC., Rutha Lee Epps of Alcolu, SC., Eva McFadden of Alcolu, SC. and Lillie Ramsey of Alcolu, SC.. She is also survived by Twenty-Eight Great-Grandchildren and Four Great-Great Grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel (114 N Church St, Manning, SC 29102). A celebration of life was held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church (1260 Green Hill Church Rd, Alcolu, SC 29001).
