Hazel G. Blackburn, age 95 of Dowling, Michigan and formerly Louisa, Kentucky, passed away October 14, 2010 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan.\r
She was born May 15, 1915 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Francis (Cox) Gibson. \r
Hazel married Edgel Blackburn in 1939. They were married for 50 years. Edgel passed away in 1989. Hazel was a member of the Pencostal Holiness Church in Weeksbury, Kentucky. \r
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Raymond Gibson and Billy Gibson, and sister, Sherley Preece.\r
Hazel is survived by her son, Bobby (Carole) Blackburn of Dowling, MI, brother, Claude Gibson of West Virginia, four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. \r
Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadowrun Dr., Hastings, MI 49058 or Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. \r
Respecting the families wishes, no services are being held.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r