Judy Manning

Blackwell

Judy Blackwell

Gaffney, SC - - Judy Manning Blackwell, 60, of 139 Crestmont Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mary Black Health System-Gaffney.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Joel Melton Blackwell and daughter of the late Robert Manning and Katie Manning.  She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, retired from Boyd Manufacturing, and a member of 99 Island Baptist Church.  She loved cooking and traveling, loved her family, and was a dedicated homemaker.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Jason Blackwell and Jordan Blackwell of the home; two brothers, Wayne Manning and wife, Linda of Staley, NC and Julian Manning and wife, Martha of Reidville, SC; four sisters, Martha Tadlock of Blacksburg, Sandra Sailors and husband, Ronnie of Shelby, NC, Kathy Jackson and husband, Benny of Blacksburg and Margaret Patterson of Blacksburg; two grandchildren, Jayze Blackwell and Jayden Carroll; 12 nieces and 6 nephews.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a nephew, Timmy Martin.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Memorial services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: "Christmas is for Kids", c/o The Gaffney Ledger, P.O. Box 670, Gaffney, SC 29342.

The family will be at the residence, 139 Crestmont Drive, Gaffney.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com .

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC