Sally J. (Roberts) Blackburn

Sally J. Blackburn, 92, of Williamson, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Born May 28, 1929 at Sharondale, KY, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Winnie (Smith) Roberts. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, G.R. Blackburn, sister, Gertrude Collins, and brothers, Curtis Roberts and Tommy Roberts.

Sally was a homemaker and formerly worked as a secretary for Louie Olive at State Farm Insurance.  When her health allowed, she attended the East Williamson Baptist Church. 

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie (Nina) Blackburn and David Blackburn, a brother, Jay Roberts, sister-in-law, Joyce Beal, brother-in-law, Pete Collins, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Rev. Dale Carey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY with Chad Blackburn, Jeremy Laughlin, John Fraley, Gary Connolly, Paul Connolly, and Jimmy Webb serving as pallbearers. 

Family visitation will be from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm Thursday.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the time of service.

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