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Angela Gail Blackwell

The funeral service for Angela Gail Blackwell will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Blackwell, 65, of Brookhaven, died October 5, 2023, at her residence, with her children by her side. She was born August 29, 1958, to John William Norton and Hilda Rae Coon Norton. She was a registered dietitian for 27 years with the Lawrence County Hospital. She was a member of Heucks Retreat Baptist Church but also loved attending Pleasant Grove Church at every opportunity. She was a master gardener who loved working in her flower beds. She was also a member of the Camellia Society. Her favorite pastime was spending time with all five of her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ward Blackwell, and her parents.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Jessica Jordan and husband, Landon, Sawyer Smith and wife, Kori, and Cain Blackwell; brother, Dale Norton and wife, Debbie; sister, Linda Booth and husband, Paul, and sister-in-law, Sheila Blackwell; five grandchildren, Alli Rae Jordan, Colton Jordan, Hannah Smith, John Daniel Smith, and Luke Smith. She is also survived by her best friends, Janie Reeves, Wendy Smith, Charlotte Martin, and Sherry Britt, as well as other loving family members and friends.

A special thank you to  Sherry Britt and Hospice Ministries for their loving care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heucks Retreat Youth Department, 2167 Heucks Retreat Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

16 comments

  • Comment Link Elizabeth B. Jones Saturday, 21 October 2023 16:53 posted by Elizabeth B. Jones

    I am so sorry to hear this Ive always have thought of Gail as an easy person to talk to whenever I saw her She was always gracious understanding and lending an ear to a friend .. and she always asked about my brother Bobby Jones
    In loving sympathy
    Elizabeth Jones

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  • Comment Link Cecelia Wednesday, 11 October 2023 17:49 posted by Cecelia

    I am sorry to hear this I’ve known her since 72 loved her and ward she was a beautiful person praying for her family I know those grandkids are going to miss her I am so sorry

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  • Comment Link Jackie Crawford Monday, 09 October 2023 08:14 posted by Jackie Crawford

    Condolences and love to you all. Gail was one of a kind with a contagious smile. Prayers to heal the broke hearts! Love to all.. Jackie

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  • Comment Link Delilah Spencer Monday, 09 October 2023 08:03 posted by Delilah Spencer

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Gail was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Loved her so. Praying for the famiy. We Love ya'll and ya'll are in our thoughts and Prayers ?❤❤??

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  • Comment Link Sandie Hoolahan Saturday, 07 October 2023 11:45 posted by Sandie Hoolahan

    **SENDING LOTS OF LOVE !!AND HUGS!!LOVE ALWAYS SANDIE!!**

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  • Comment Link Ric Watts Saturday, 07 October 2023 08:58 posted by Ric Watts

    I’m heartbroken , my ‘Favorite Cousin’ will be missed! Brookhaven has lost a wonderful friend.

    Rest In Peace, with love always

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  • Comment Link Rena Prine Bufkin Saturday, 07 October 2023 08:04 posted by Rena Prine Bufkin

    Prayers for family for comfort and peace.

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  • Comment Link Sandie Hoolahan Friday, 06 October 2023 19:34 posted by Sandie Hoolahan

    I am so very sorry to hear about Gail passing away. Keeping the family in my prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Sending lot’s of love ? and hugs???️?️ love always Sandie❣️

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  • Comment Link Ramona Cambell Friday, 06 October 2023 19:05 posted by Ramona Cambell

    I'm so sorry for your loss. The loss of a mother is like no other. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Gail will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Love, Mona

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  • Comment Link Phyllis Sanford Smith Friday, 06 October 2023 17:46 posted by Phyllis Sanford Smith

    I am so very sorry to hear this. I loved Gail and was always glad to catch up with her. She always told me about her wonderful children and grandchildren. I am so sorry I am out of town and will not be back for the funeral. Prayers for the entire family.

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  • Comment Link Robin Lofton Friday, 06 October 2023 16:28 posted by Robin Lofton

    I've known Gail since around 1973...Although I haven't seen her in a while, it was always great to see her at Pleasant Grove Church, and I kept up with her in Facebook. This really shocked me when I heard about her death.
    You'll be greatly missed!
    Prayers go out to her family...

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  • Comment Link Debbye Roberts Friday, 06 October 2023 16:23 posted by Debbye Roberts

    My heart is breaking. She was one of my persons. She was so much fun. Loved working with her at Lawrence County Hospital. Great employee. She has helped me in so many ways. I’m so sorry I didn’t get over to see her earlier. Prayers for comfort and peace for the Family. Love you all

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  • Comment Link June Friday, 06 October 2023 15:49 posted by June

    So sorry…. I know her cousin Janette Sandifer was glad to see her…. They were so close !!!

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  • Comment Link Brad, Ellen, Zayda and Zoe Morgan Friday, 06 October 2023 15:36 posted by Brad, Ellen, Zayda and Zoe Morgan

    Hugs and prayers for you and your family… may God comfort all of you ???

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  • Comment Link Debra L Fuller Friday, 06 October 2023 12:30 posted by Debra L Fuller

    Loved Gail, she will be missed by all who knew her. Prayers for her family

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  • Comment Link Lisa Byrd Covington Friday, 06 October 2023 11:03 posted by Lisa Byrd Covington

    Very sorry to read this. Gail was a classmate from Brookhaven High School class of 1977. She will be missed by all. May family and friends find comfort in wonderful memories.

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