Eighth Generation

9831. Florence Alberta Blackwell was born on 15 April 1912 in Virginia. Florence died on 12 August 1998 at the age of 86 at home in Staunton, Independent City., VA and was buried at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, Independent City., VA.²⁹⁵⁹⁴

Obituary, The News Virginian, Waynesboro, VA, Aug. 14, 1998

STAUNTON -- Mrs. Florence Alberta Blackwell Desper, 86, widow of George R. Desper, of 1825 Vinson St., died Wednesday night (Aug. 12, 1998) at her residence.

She was born April 15, 1912, in Rockbridge Baths, a daughter of William H. and Ida L. Coffey Blackwell. Mrs. Desper was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1963. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wilford D. Blackwell; and a sister, Martha H. Fletcher.

Survivors include a son, Glenn R. Desper of Staunton; a daughter, Mrs. Jacob E. (Bonnie D.) Baker of Stuarts Draft; a brother, Grover William Blackwell of Lyndhurst; a sister, Ollie B. Botkin of Fishersville; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandson.

A graveside service, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. W Albert Massey. Those desiring may call at the Henry Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2566, Staunton, Va. 24401.

Florence Alberta Blackwell and George Rae Desper were married. George Rae Desper was born on 10 April 1911. George died on 11 November 1963 and was buried at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, Independent City., VA in November 1963 .²⁹⁵⁹⁵