Mona Blackwell

November 29, 1933 - December 29, 2019

Mona Marlene Blackwell, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence. Mona was born in Lookout, KY and met the love of her life in Bluefield, WV. There she started her elaborate career as a registered nurse. She had many roles, but Public Health nursing was her passion. During her career, she was on the board for the WV State Board of Nursing. Mona retired from nursing after 50+ years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Blackwell; a son, Keith Edward Blackwell and a granddaughter, Amber Bright. Survivors include daughters, Kathy Earls of Myrtle Beach, Pamela Mazza of Johns Island, Donna Tremble of Myrtle Beach; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Blackwell of Winston Salem, NC; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and a loving brother, Roger Blevins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2020 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, January 2nd at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1105 48th Ave. N. Suite 109 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.