Mrs. Josephine Blackwell

January 16, 1926 - November 22, 2016

Mrs. Blackwell was born on January 16, 1926 in Natchez, the daughter of Rev. Martin Henderson and Mary Johnson Henderson. She was educated in the Adams County School District. She was retired. Josephine was member of the Greater St. Mark Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Leon, Martin & Sam Henderson; one son: Bob Earl Blackwell; granddaughter: Tanika Blackwell; great-great granddaughter: Rami Smoot; niece: Carol Cain; nephew: Bruce Cain. She is survived by: three sons: Larry Blackwell and wife Melissa of Natchez, Jimmy Blackwell and wife Tarlyn of Lancaster, CA, Dwayne Blackwell and wife Cynthia; four daughters: Edna Smoot of Dallas, TX, Aline Mazique, Pamela Blackwell, Jacqueline Blackwell, all of Natchez; three sisters: Bessie Cain and husband Joe of Junction City, KS, Margaret Ringgold of Las Vegas, NV, Betty Bird of Lancaster, CA and other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com