Jeanne Marcella Blackburn, 97, Des Moines, IA, died Monday, August 20, 2018, at her home in Des Moines. She was born July 1, 1921 in Woodward, IA, to Orion L. and Cora (Brindle) Morgan.
Survivors include sons, Robert Kent (Jean) Blackburn, Kansas City, MO, Terry Craig (Phyllis) Blackburn, Ankeny, IA, and Timothy Kirk (Connie) Blackburn, Parkview, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ream Blackburn, parents, brother, Milton, and sisters, Marceda & Ruth.
Jeanne retired from Reams Noodles as a food weigher. She was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, where her memorial service will also be held. Her world revolved around raising three boys, managing the household, and work.
A memorial service will be held August 31, 2018, 9:00am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310. Interment of cremains will follow at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, IA, at 11:00am.
Memorials may be directed to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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