Elisa Isabel Kenney Blacka

1950 - 2017

Elisa Isabel Kenney Blacka obituary, 1950-2017

BORN

1950

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Stuarts Draft

1870 Stuarts Draft Highway

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Elisa Isabel Blacka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2017.

Elisa Isabel Kenney Blacka, 67, died at her home May 21, 2017, after a brief illness.

Born January 26, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Cecil and Frances Glatke Kenney.

She is survived by her husband, Jack R. Blacka; daughter, Holly Davies and her husband, Brandon of Stuarts Draft; son, Patrick Shipp and his wife, Karen of Virginia Beach; sister, Linda Anderson of Winston Salem, NC; brother, Billy Kenney of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren, Isabel Misick, Jacob Davies, Jeff Steger, Nick and Preston Fortin, Nathan and Emmy Blacka and Caitlin and William Shipp.

Elisa worked with her husband, Jack, for twenty years at Shenandoah Acres Resort. There she was both a leader and mother of 100s of local youth working their first summer jobs. After a brief retirement, she could not ignore the call to continue working with area youth. In 2007, she began working at Waynesboro City Public Schools. From substitute teacher, to librarian's aide, to Administrative Secretary at WHS, her positive attitude and radiant smile was felt throughout the school system.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 1870 Stuarts Draft Highway.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

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May 27, 2017

Judy Hevener

Mr. Blacka, Pat, and Holly,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May God comfort you as you mourn, and may warm memories sustain you in the days ahead

May 26, 2017

Joyce Miller

Words fail us when we need them most.
Once again we offer sympathy to all of you.

Joyce

May 26, 2017

Heather Welcher

My first job was at the acres and I worked with the Blacka's every day. Elisa's smile and kindness were infectious. She taught me the work ethic I have today and to always smile and it will show through your words and your actions. What a beautiful soul. Prayers and hugs to the Blacka family. Sincerely, Heather Hoffman Welcher

May 25, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Feels just like yesterday when I was asking her for my graduation tickets. She was truly an amazing woman and will be missed deeply.

May 25, 2017

You are such a genuinely kind woman, and your death was (at least to us at school) so sudden. I hope you know how treasured you are, how heart-warming your caring smile always was. I wish I'd gotten to know you better. You will be missed by everyone, literally everyone at the school. (((hugs))) for your family.

May 25, 2017

I had the pleasure of working for Lisa and her family at the Acres. She was an amazing woman and will be missed greatly. Jack, Holly and Pat you and your family are in our prayers. -Elisa (Hearn) Shelton

May 25, 2017

Sally Welling Martin

Bill, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 25, 2017

Craig Havenner

Uncle Jack - our condolences to you, Cindi and Brian for the sudden and untimely loss of Lisa. You have endured more than your share of tragic losses in your lifetime. Big hugs to you, It was good to see you and the rest of the family this past weekend. We love you, Craig, Kim and family...

May 24, 2017

Eric & Angie Clinedinst and Family

Our thoughts are with the family.
Love and Light,

May 24, 2017

Jack we are so sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers Carol n Mel

May 24, 2017

I am very sorry for your lost. I can imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a loved one, but its uplifting to know that God promises us in Isaiah 65:17 a near future in which not only we wont feel this horrid pain in our hearts when we lose a loved one, but we wont even remember how it felt.

May 24, 2017

Dawn Argenbright

I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Blacka for several years at Waynesboro High School. She maintained the perfect balance of kindness and compassion with tough love and high expectations without exhibiting judgement which made her popular with the students at Waynesboro High School. You always knew Lisa genuinely cared for the students and staff of W.H.S. and her motivation was the lives she could touch, not the paycheck that she earned. She will be greatly missed at Waynesboro High School. I pray that her sweet smile, tender heart, and generous spirit will long be remembered and duplicated by many!

May 24, 2017

Jack,
So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You both were such wonderful people that added to this community. I truly appreciate both of you and your dedication to the Sweet Dreams event.
Kathy McQuain

May 24, 2017

Peggy Swartz

May 24, 2017

Hank Fitzgerald

Will never forget my times at the acres . You made everyone around you smile . Lisa you will be missed dearly . Sending Jack and the rest of the family prayers and love .

May 24, 2017

Denver Davis

Im sorry your family lost such an amazing person, she was truly and inspiring woman who helped me out alot, i was so heart broken to hear about this, she was loved in school by alot of people

May 23, 2017

Iris Jackson

My condolences to the Family sorry for your loss I will keep the Family in my

May 23, 2017

Amy Gibson

You was a very sweet, kind, caring lady!!! You will be missed greatly !! May you Rest in peace !! ❤

May 23, 2017

Pat Geary

Oh Jack, I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of Lisa's passing. So many memories of so many wonderful times with you and Lisa, Holt and Cornelia, Warren and Caroline, and Jim and I. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

May 22, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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