of Mountain View, AR
January 1, 1933 - April 26, 2019
Burlean Jametta (Jenkins) Blackwell, 86, of Mountain View, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2019 at her home. Burlean was born on January 1, 1933 in Sugar Hill, Arkansas to her late father who passed away before she was born, Burrell Grant Jenkins; mother Vera (Cagle) Jenkins Barnes and Daddy Fount Barnes. Burlean graduated the 8th grade from West Richwood School and later received her GED at the age of 47. She worked many years as a nurse's assistant, homemaker, and beloved Granny. Burlean loved to be outside, tending her beautiful flowers and garden with loving attention and care. She was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Burlean is survived by two sons, Rex Blackwell and wife Martha and Steve Blackwell and wife Susie; one sister, Linda Moody; ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; along with many extended family and friends.
Burlean was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Willie Blackwell; mother and father; one son, Jerry Wayne Blackwell; six brothers, Paul Jenkins, Raymond Jenkins, Burrien Barnes, Otis Barnes, Kermit Barnes, and Rubin Barnes; two sisters, Elsidean Green, and Evelyn Thornsberry.
Visitation is Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with her family officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sugar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Roper Blackwell, Zach Neal, Nick Boswell, Arthur Harlow, Brenden McDonald, and Patrick Lynch. Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Blackwell, Charlie Blackwell, Bobby Jean Taylor, Ricky Barnes, Lawson Barnes, and Chuck Hastings.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Sugar Hill Cemetery Fund at Centennial Bank, PO Box 1228, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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8 Condolence(s)
Kristi Brannon
Sunday, April 28, 2019
So very sorry for your lost. I have heard such great stories of Granny throughout the years. Prayers for Beyers and Blackwell Families. Love too all. Nitney, Jon and Shay
Tina Meeker
Sunday, April 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss , she was a wonderful lady
Dorothy Rodgers
Saturday, April 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you.
Dorothy Ramsey Rodgers
Jaden Williams
Saturday, April 27, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rose loved her so much. Sending prayers for rose and family. Loved ones are never forgotten though the great memories that was shared together.
AW and Rebecca Lane
Saturday, April 27, 2019
We love you, Burlean and will never forget what you mean to us. To all Burlean's children: you are what she lived for. She constantly prayed for you. Be kind and loving to each other. Nothing could make Burlean happier. We love all of you!
Jim Williams
Saturday, April 27, 2019
We were very saddened to learn of your loss, granny was a very special person and will be terribly missed by all that knew her.We wish to send our most sincere condolences to the entire Blackwell and beyers families.,The Williams Family
Jerry Jones
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
Dinah and Reuben Balentine
Saturday, April 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.