Lynda W. Blackwell, 81, of Wilkinson, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 12, 1937 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Chester Thornton and Henrietta (Crisp) Wolfe.
Lynda retired from Western Electric in Indianapolis. She was a longtime member of the Shirley Christian Church.
Lynda is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Blackwell of Wilkinson whom she married June 9, 1956; her son, John Gregory Blackwell of Anderson; a sister, Bonnie Blankenship of Louisville; brothers, Robert Linder of Louisville, Daniel (Michelle) Wolfe of Indianapolis; brother-in-law, Fred (Wilma) Blackwell of Indianapolis; nieces, Molly Claire, Anne Wolfe and McKenzie Linder; nephews, Thomas (Amy) Utterback and Brooks Utterback.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Linder; a sister, Judith Klingensmith; a brother, Steve Allen Wolfe.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel with Gary Sickle officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or the Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen, 202 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Condolences and memories of Lynda may be shared at
www.hinsey-brown.com
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