Barbara Blackmon, age 87, was born on October 12, 1936 to Elbert and Lorina Garrett in Byrdstown, TN and passed away on May 30, 2024 in Fairhope, AL.

Barbara was a very colorful and happy person. She was feisty and enjoyed life. She loved her family and enjoyed sharing stories with them. She loved the Lord and in the last few weeks she talked about Him wanting to make sure her family of 7 kids were going to Heaven. She loved to spread the Gospel and express her love for the Lord.

Barbara is survived by her children-Mitchell Glover, Marcia Conrad (Ken), Keith Glover (Paulette), Gregory Blaylock (Jennifer), Kathi McCammon (Robert), and Larry Blackmon; and brother- Howard Garrett (Bertha).

She was preceded in death by her parents Elbert Denton Garrett and Lorina Mae (Neal) Garrett; husband- Robert Blackmon, daughter- Beverly Gann, and brothers James Holis Garrett and Hoy Denton Garrett.

Services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p, with the service to follow at 1pm, Craig Ward officiating. She will be laid to rest in Neal Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN immediately following the service.