Lillie Elliott Blackwell, 86, of Bullock passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Oxford Health and Rehabilitation in Oxford.
Born in Mecklenburg County, VA on November 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Matt Harris Elliott and Myrtle Nora Williams.
Lillie was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Grassy Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Cameron Currin will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Blackwell; two sons, Donald Blackwell (Florence) and Ronald Blackwell; four grandchildren, Daniel Blackwell (Mauricia), Jeffrey Blackwell (LeAnne), Steven Blackwell (Ashley) and Melinda Smith (Alan); twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Alois Reese; two brothers, Clinton Elliott and Dallas Elliott (Mary) and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Clifton Blackwell; two brothers, Lindy Elliott and Marshall Elliott and two sisters, Rita Yancey and Vernell Sweeny.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Grassy Creek Baptist Church.
Pallbearers for the service include Daniel Blackwell, Jeffrey Blackwell, Steven Blackwell, Larry Hart, Jordan Mason and Henry Frazier. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Dixon and Ray Keeton.
Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.