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Sadie Elizabeth Milton Blackwell, 102, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Universal Healthcare in Oxford.

A native of Granville County, the daughter of the late Willie and Manie Blackwell Milton. She was the oldest living member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church and retired as a seamstress at Outdoor Supply.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Mt. Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Johnny Richards. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Surviving are her daughter, Rose Blackwell Wilson (John), daughter-in-law, Nell Howard Blackwell, grandchildren; Karen Rose Wilson Strickland (Bruce), John Samuel Wilson, Warren Harold Wright (Tammy), Vivian (Beth) Elizabeth Wright Hayes (Jamie), Deborah Carol Wright Daniel (Leonard), George Robert (Robbie) Wright (Angela), Jayne Elizabeth Coats, Michael Howard Blackwell (Angie), great grandchildren; Bruce Brandon Strickland (Meghan), Kristi Lee Strickland Hendericks (Jon), Christopher Samuel Wilson (Melissa), Amy Elizabeth Wilson Kish (Billy), Benjamin Davis Wilson, Lily Elizabeth Hayes, Anna Gray Hayes, Kirby Ryan Daniel, Kyle Nathan Daniel, Jacob Harrison Daniel, Emily Grace Wright, Grace Amanda Wright, Tiffany Hunt Livengood, Jennifer Hope Blackwell, great-great grandchildren; Ryan Skylar Strickland and Hailey Marie Wilson, three sisters; Daisy Milton Frazier, Catherine Milton Johnson and Florence Milton Gupton, a brother, Russel Milton and sister-in-law, Joyce Milton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Samuel Blackwell, two daughers; Violet Blackwell Coats and Lucy Blackwell Wright, a son, Bradsher Blackwell, two son-in-laws; Pou Coats and Lonnie Wright, four sisters; Mae Parham, Lena Blackwell, Letty Grace Holder, Elsie Ray Puckett, two brothers; Blackwell Milton and Roy Milton.

Visitation will be held Saturday October 3, 2015 from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Creek Baptist Church and at other times at the home of John and Rose Wilson.

Flowers accepted or memorials can be made to the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Youth Fund or Jerome and Dora Lee Faulkner Scholarship Fund, % Mt. Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 668, Oxford, N.C. 27565.

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Manie Currin
October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
One doesn’t forget Aunt Sadie, even though we have suffered unheard of health and political issues since her passing. She was absolutely a feisty lady from my first memory of her to the time of her death. She is often remembered and many of her stories retold. Her legacy will continue for generations! I love you, my dear sweet Mother, Mary Ann “Mae” Milton Parham, Aunt Lena, Aunt Daisy, Uncle Blackwell, and all her  second family of brothers and sisters, including Aunt Florence, the only surviving sibling! All were beautiful, loving, Godly people.
Pauline Faucette
February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018
Still miss Sadie so much. I have so many sweet memories of Sadie and her family. Too many to put on paper. Rest in peace and see you again some day. Love you. Pauline
Pauline Faucette
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
I also grew up next door to Sadie and her family. What a wonderful Christian Lady. She and Sam was always good to my family. We all grew up poor, but we didn't know we were poor. I thought everybody was the same. She never let me forget that she helped deliver me when I was born. Loved her very much and I still miss her so much. See you one day Sadie {my second mom) Keep watching over us. Love, Pauline Faucette
manie currin
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
So many fond memories that they almost get confused in my mind. I love you, Aunt Sadie, and all your siblings, beginning with my mom, your oldest sister. Rest peacefully in the arms of God. I'm sure Mother and Daddy are!!!
Dorothy Little
October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015
I enjoyed being Miss Sadie's care-giver, she was so sweet and I loved her very much. I will always have fond memories of her.
Claudius May-Parker
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
I had the honor to administer Physical Therapy to Ms. Sadie Blackwell. She had a magnetic personality and was very motivated in everything she did. Instead of me inspiring her she inspired me! I often think about her when I'm having difficulty completing a task, knowing how hard Sadie worked at therapy at a 102 years old. She was a true woman of GOD and loved her family and everybody she came into contact with. You will be truly missed. Enjoyed our times together. Love and prayers.
manie currin
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
Knowing and loving my Mother's sister has consumed a generous portion of my growing up and adulthood. Almost every time I visited with my parents, Mother would relate another story of her and her sisters, Lena, Sadie and Daisy having a quilting party...and what gorgeous creations our family has become heir to. Aunt Sadie was also a wonderful cook, and yet worked full time on the farm. It was a great event to visit with her at home or in the skilled care facility, because she always had news and family stories to tell, and not a word published in the local papers escaped her perusal. I weep only because I shall miss her so, but she is now brightening heaven even more brilliantly and has probably already started another quilting party with her family.
Jan Hart
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
Sadie was my great grandmother's best friend - Mama Hart, you know her as Hettie Hart. Sadie and Mama Hart quilted together. I remember as a little girl watching them finish a quilt by hand on a large wooden rack. I still have quilts Sadie and Mama Hart made.
Pauline Faucette
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
If you didn't know Sadie, you missed a real treat. I grew up with her and her family. Their farm joined my family's farm. I think of Sadie as my second mom. She was with my mom when I was born and she was proud to let everybody know that. She lived her life as a very Christian lady and it showed in everything she said and done. I'll always remember you Sadie for all you done for me as I was growing up. I know you are now with the Lord and I will see you one day along with my parents and my son. Love and special prayers for your family. Love Pauline & Steve Faucette
Ellen Robertson
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
I have had the honor of being the Social Worker for Mrs. Sadie for the last 4 and one half years at Universal Health Care. I truly loved her and her family and enjoyed every moment that I had the opportunity to spend with this fascinating and lovely lady She was an expert historian and a wonderful story teller but most of all she was a beautiful Christian spirit! I know that she is with the Lord and I pray for peace and comfort for her family. Love and Prayers!!
Karen Strickland
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Knowing Grandma Sadie meant knowing there was always room for you and your friends at the table or for the night. Staying the night meant hearing her read the Bible out LOUD and praying a prayer that included you. Meant homemade biscuits and pear preserves. Meant cooking a full country meal before the Rooster crowed so she could help fill the tobacco barn. Meant chicken houses, picking up eggs, and beating snakes to death with the baseball bat. Meant church every Sunday and a Sunday lunch with the pastor, friends, and family invited. Meant every Christmas Day afternoon at her house. Meant an Easter Hunt for years in her yard. Meant never using the front porch or front door but wearing out the side porch and side door. Meant hearing how wonderful her husband Sam was and how much he loved his children and grandchildren. Meant hearing the stories of old, connecting you with your heritage. Meant being surrounded by her ten brothers and sisters and the entire extended family. Meant an afghan or quilt to all her children, grandchildren, and married great grandchildren and others. Meant every picture you ever gave her was on the wall or dresser. Meant time with you was the best time of her day. Meant her reading her Bible everyday, at the end with a bright light, large print, and a magnifying glass. Meant her memorizing your birthday and anniversary, and the birthday and anniversary of every member of your family. Meant her living to 102 and still contributing to your day by valuing you for who you were. Meant everyone deserved to hear the words "I love you"."

Grandma, we will do our best to pass it on.
Jane Robinson
September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
I grew up in the Mt. Creek community, and the Hart family and the Blackwell family were good friends. I have a quilt made by Ms. Sadie that I cherish. Love Ms. Sadie and her family. Many fond memories of this family.
Love, Jane Kathryn Hart Robinson

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Manie Currin
October 5, 2022
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One doesn’t forget Aunt Sadie, even though we have suffered unheard of health and political issues since her passing. She was absolutely a feisty lady from my first memory of her to the time of her death. She is often remembered and many of her stories retold. Her legacy will continue for generations! I love you, my dear sweet Mother, Mary Ann “Mae” Milton Parham, Aunt Lena, Aunt Daisy, Uncle Blackwell, and all her  second family of brothers and sisters, including Aunt Florence, the only surviving sibling! All were beautiful, loving, Godly people.
Pauline Faucette
February 27, 2018
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Still miss Sadie so much. I have so many sweet memories of Sadie and her family. Too many to put on paper. Rest in peace and see you again some day. Love you. Pauline
Pauline Faucette
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
I also grew up next door to Sadie and her family. What a wonderful Christian Lady. She and Sam was always good to my family. We all grew up poor, but we didn't know we were poor. I thought everybody was the same. She never let me forget that she helped deliver me when I was born. Loved her very much and I still miss her so much. See you one day Sadie {my second mom) Keep watching over us. Love, Pauline Faucette
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