Kathleen Blackwood 1933-2022
Margaret “Kathleen” Blackwood, 89, of Sabetha, formerly of Denison, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
She was born June 19, 1933 in Mayetta, the daughter of Albert David and Ruth Margaret (Laughlin) McCrory.
Kathleen graduated from Sterling College in Sterling and earned her teaching certificate from Washburn University. She was a school teacher at Holton and Denison schools for 30 years.
She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Denison, teaching Sunday school and was a leader of the Awana Group. She also participated in bowling leagues and was a member of the Fairview Club.
Kathleen married Dale K. Blackwood on Oct. 8, 1955, in Denison. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2014, after 59 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ruth McCrory; a daughter, Louise Scoby and infant sister, Elizabeth McCrory.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Armfield (James) of Topeka and Janet Tippin (Stan) of Overland Park; son-in-law, Jim Scoby (Laura) of Morrill; 11 grandchildren, Andrew Scoby, Jacque Niles, Joshua Armfield, Rebecca Santel, Martha Steinmetz, Eric Scoby, Melanie Parker, Lydia Scoby, Samuel Armfield, Kristin Church and Bradley Tippin; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Kathleen will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 to Saturday, Dec. 17 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Private family funeral will be held in Denison Reformed Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Denison Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Denison RP Church or Apostolic Christian Home, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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