Nancy Jean

Blackwell

Ms. Nancy Jean Arnold Blackwell was born on January 3, 1942, to Wallace and Artie Mae Arnold in Fayetteville, Georgia. She received her formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. She furthered her education at Georgia Community College in Nursing.

Ms. Nancy Jean Blackwell accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 4 years old and was united with Hartford United Methodist Church.

Ms. Nancy Jean Blackwell was employed by Griffin Spalding County Transportation as a Bus Monitor for Special Need Children, where she worked until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, playing the machines, fishing, and spending time with her family.

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Ms. Nancy Jean Blackwell's name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Arnold and Artie Mae Brooks Arnold; her sister Sylvania Atkins, and her nephew, Rodney Tyler Wyche.

Ms. Nancy Jean Blackwell leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories her loving and devoted children, Kenneth Blackwell, Gregory Blackwell, Donita (Rochelle) Blackwell-Carter, and Vassar (Gabbie) Blackwell; honorary daughters, Valeria (Dink) Harper, and Jacque (Jane) Green; nephew, Prince Edward Arnold; 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and honorary sister, Sheila Johnson, and honorary brother, Gary Brooks. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Rev. Prince Arnold is the Eulogist.