Janet Inez Blackburn entered into the arms of God on June 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Howard Blackburn and Lola Hooper Blackburn.
She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was a dental assistant for 17 years for John H. Gallaher, DDS in Cashiers. She was also a certified Chiropractic Assistant at Cashiers Chiropractic for 17 years.
Janet was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by one beloved sister; Debra Blackburn and one uncle; Rev. Wesley Hooper. She is also survived by her “adoptive mumzie,” Johnnie Ruth Bumgarner and “brother,” Tim Ledford and many close family members by blood and by heart.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:30 pm at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Stepp and Rev. Eddie Stillwell officiating. The family will speak with friends from 1:00 until 2:30 pm prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad PO Box 919, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is serving the family.