BORN

1946

DIED

2010

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Eleanor Blackwood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2011.

After decades of willing and generous service to others, Eleanor Futch
Blackwood has finally been granted a well-deserved rest. At 64, she went
home to be with her Saviour on Wednesday December 29th.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael Blackwood;
mother-in-law, Barbara Blackwood; brother Arthur Futch; her four children and their
spouses; Bethanne and Doug, James and Laura, Rebekah and Dave, and Sarah and Matt, and seven grandchildren.
We love her and miss her.

Eleanor earned her BS in Sociology at Pfeiffer College in 1968. Her
many volunteer services included Youth for Christ, Westover Childrens'
Ministries, Southern Elementary School, and her life as a homemaker.
She was also the indispenable manager of the family business.

Visitation will be held at Westover Church in Greensboro Sunday evening
from 7 to 9 p.m; Memorial Service will be held at Westover Church, Monday at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Greensboro Youth for Christ,
Samaritan's Purse, Westover Mission Fund, or International Justice
Mission.

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January 8, 2011

nancy rutledge

Continuing to pray for all of you!

January 7, 2011

Emogene Strickland

January 7, 2011

Beverly Strickland

January 7, 2011

DEAR MIKE,ACCEPT MY SYMPATHIES MAY GOD KEEP ON CONFORTING YOU IN THE TIME OF NEED. DEBORAH AND MIKE CROSBY

January 6, 2011

Mike Southard

Mike, I was shocked to hear that Eleanor has passed away. Please know we are praying for you and your family. My boys and I have fond memories of her in Greek Class. I just spoke to her not 6 weeks ago, she was a wonderful person.

January 5, 2011

Ken Groome

Mike,
Please accept my deepest sympathies

January 5, 2011

Ken Groome

Mike,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

January 4, 2011

Mike Oliver

Dear Mike,
I still have wonderful memories of visiting you and Eleanor and your beautiful children when I was home on leave from the Air Force. Please know that I love you and that I hurt with you.

January 4, 2011

To the Blackwood Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Eleanor. We pray that God will give your family peace in knowing that she is with our Precious Lord and singing with the Angels. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ila Ellington and Gayle Williams

January 4, 2011

Mike,
I am very sorry for your loss .

Gary McDonald

January 4, 2011

Mike and Children,
I'm so sorry about Eleanor, she was a great lady and I know she love the Lord and be so missed. I,m sorry I wasn't there, didn't know until today. Prayers go out to all of your family.
Love
Diane Blackwood Gregory

January 4, 2011

"Well done good and faithful servant." Eleanor truly was a faithful servant. Enjoyed serving with her in children's ministries at Westover. Mike, we've known the Blackwood family since moving to GSO in 1975. Some of my special memories of Eleanor is when she gave me helpful advice when Michelle was a baby. So wish we could have been there for her memorial service. Our sympathies to you, Bethanne, James, Rebekah, and Sarah and their families. You are all greatly loved by so many. May you know the comfort and peace that only God can give. Bob and Louise Gettman

January 3, 2011

JoAnn Angle

To Eleanor's family and friends,
I went to LHS with Eleanor and remember her fondly. May God bless all of you and heal your hearts. Comfort for me is knowing that we will see our loved ones in Christ once again.
Blessings, JoAnn Armstrong Angle

January 3, 2011

Janice Thompson

Dear Mike and family, We send our heartfelt condolences to you and all your family. Eleanor was a wonderful person who always put you and the children and her God first. You were so fortunate to get to spend so many years with her! Janice and Bill Thompson

January 3, 2011

Sharon McCraven

Dear Bethanne, What a shock! Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Your Mom was very special to our family. I know that your strong faith in God will sustain you through this tremendous loss. With love, Sharon (Karen's Mom)

January 3, 2011

Ann Coble

Dear Mike and Family,
I do not know even how to begin . . . I loved her so much and only got to see her once or twice a year. She was like that -- so dear to everyone. We know in our heads that she is in heaven with Christ, but our hearts ache for her to still be here with us!

I had some surgery last week so will not be able to come to the service, but know we will be praying for you all in the coming days.

Much Love and Prayers, Ann

January 2, 2011

Nancy Cattarius

I had the pleasure of attending Lakeland Jr. High School and Lakeland High School with Eleanor. She was a brilliant, kind and caring young lady and I can only imagine how that progressed through the decades. My sincere sympathy to all of her family during this sad time. Nancy McHan Cattarius, Lakeland, FL.

January 2, 2011

Barbara Yaskiewicz

Dear Mike and children,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barney & I are remembering each of you in our prayers. I'm very sorry that I was unable to visit tonight. I have been a little under the weather for the last few days. We will be remembering you in the days to come.

January 2, 2011

June Lawson

To the Blackwood Family.
We were so sorry to hear of Eleanor's death. She will be missed. She was always so thoughtful when she was in Lakeland to take time to visit the family. She always called or came to see my mother and I will always appreciate that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June and Jim Lawson

January 2, 2011

Kevin and Lisa Friesen

Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We were so shocked to hear of Eleanor's passing. She had such a sweet and gentle countenance and really loved the Lord. We pray that our Lord will fill you with His perfect peace.
Kevin and Lisa Friesen

January 2, 2011

John and Annette Sater

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Eleanor. May God's comfort find its way into your heart as you go through this valley in your life. Our sympathies go out to you and your families.

January 2, 2011

We so shocked to hear of Elanor's sudden passing. She was among our first friends at Westover as we worked with her each Sunday for 3 years Sunday School. Elanor was so supportive of our work with children who have special needs and later our adoption. She will be greatly missed.
Taya, James, and Deacon

January 2, 2011

Elizabeth Nall

To the Blackwood Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Eleanor was a wonderful person. She was always around when I was a kid at all the school functions and I know she continued that with her grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2011

Charles & Hope Boothe

James, Laura, and family,
Our condolences on the passing of your mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother. May God hold you close during this time and your faith sustain you. What a wonderful legacy she has left to you all.
Our prayers and love are with you, Uncle Charles and Aunt Hope

January 2, 2011

Mary Lou Gray House

Mike, my thoughhts and prayers are with you.

January 2, 2011

Diane and John Nulty

Dear Mike,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The Nulty Family

January 1, 2011

Melissa Kenyon

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I was completely shocked. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God continue to Bless you and your family. Your mom was a very special person when we were growing up and I sure she was loved by all who's lives she touched...See you in church some time....Get in touch with me if you need anything...
In Love,
Melissa Thompson-Kenyon

January 1, 2011

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I was completely shocked. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God continue to Bless you and your family. Your mom was a very special person when we were growing up and I sure she was loved by all who's lives she touched...See you in church some time....Get in touch with me if you need anything...
In Love,
Melissa Thompson-Kenyon

January 1, 2011

To Eleanor's family: Sending my prayers that you may find peace during this difficult time. Memories will become a way to keep Eleanor in your hearts forever.
Carol Bennett Allred, LHS Class of '64

January 1, 2011

Eleata Amick

Mike, May God grant you peace and comfort. I pray that your memories will be filled with images of the love and life that you both shared. Eleata

January 1, 2011

A Layton

We are so saddened to hear of her passing.

January 1, 2011

Matt & Audrey

She was such a wonderful Sunday School teacher to our son. We appreciate all of her love and kindness she showed to him and all of the children that were blessed to be around her.

Love,

January 1, 2011

Ruth Ann George

Mike and Family, Was so shocked and saddened to hear of Eleanore's passing. My loving thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you walk through this time of grief and sorrow. You all were among the first I met when moving to Greensboro and Eleanore made me feel so welcomed and a part of the YFC family. I have always looked back with very fond memories to helping out in camp kitchen during my early years here. May the Lord sustain and comfort each of you. Ruth Ann

January 1, 2011

Jerry and Janet Aldridge

Mike, we were so saddened to hear of Eleanor's homegoing. But we grieve as those who have full hope of being together with her again. We have great memories of our days in G'boro and times spent with both of you. We will always remember our friendship with the Blackwoods. We are praying for you and your family.
Jerry and Janet

January 1, 2011

Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Eleanor. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Terry and Brenda Roof

January 1, 2011

To Mike and all the family: I am so sorry about your loss of your dear Eleanor. My memories go back to Inter-Varsity days when we were all in college. From those days on, Eleanor was one of the kindest and most loving people I have ever known. God truly shared one of His best with us for these years, and I know you will all miss her so much. My prayers are for your comfort and for her impact to continue to be experienced by the lives she touched. Blessings to all of you, Diane (Brown) Whitman

January 1, 2011

Mike my heart and prayer are with you and your family at this special time. We love you from your Sumner Family.
Linda(Lowe)Prevette

January 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family. May the Lord sustain you now and in the days ahead. My sincere sympathy is extended to all of you. Melba Bridges, Doug's aunt

January 1, 2011

Nick and Dianne Layton

1/1/11

To Mike , and the extended Blackwood family may God go with you today,&
months& years to come..

We were truly sorry hear about the passing of Eleanor..

May God with you during your time
of sorrow -

Dianne and Nick Layton
Jamestown, NC

January 1, 2011

Joe Gamble

January 1, 2011

I have been praying for the comfort that comes from knowing and trusting the Savior who heels and cares for those who love and trust him. My love and prayers for you.

Joe Gamble

December 31, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss and may the Bible give you comfort and hope during these difficult times, as it has me.

December 31, 2010

Milton & Betty

Mike & Family,
We love you and Eleanor and we've been praying for you to experience the comfort and care of the Holy Spirit. We know your faith in the Lord is strong and that you are trusting and leaning on Him.

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