Marie Blackwelder Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marie Blackwelder of Evington, Virginia, who passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie Blackwelder to pay them a last tribute.
Though Marie may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Marie touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubert Ellis and Annabelle Ellis; and her daughter Janet R. Clark. She is survived by: her husband James A. Blackwelder, Jr.; her sons, James "Toby" W. Robertson, Jr. (Janet), Michael E. Robertson (Judy) and Allen W. Robertson (Patty); and her stepson Brad Blackwelder (Kelly). She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Marie's memory by "feeding the birds," a quiet joy that brought her much happiness.
