Obituary of Elizabeth M. Blackwell

Bedford – Elizabeth M. Blackwell, 90, of Bedford, died at 4:35 pm on Tuesday, August18, 2015 at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born December 20, 1924 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Urmett and Vida (Link) Norris. She married Leonard J. Blackwell on August 4, 1946 and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2013. She was a homemaker and had worked at NWSC Crane for the war effort. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a son, Gary Blackwell and wife, Carol, of Bedford; a grandson, Brent Blackwell and wife, Natalee, of Greenwood; three great grandchildren, Caiden Hill, Aubree Hill and Elisabette Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Leon “Ick” Norris. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 21st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Alan Cloar officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the hour of service on Friday, August 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.