Marie Wilburn

Concord, NC—Mrs. Marie Wilburn
Mrs. Dorothy Marie Blackwelder Wilburn, age 90, of Concord, NC passed away February 3,2023 peacefully with her family by her side after a year of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday Feb 7 at Wilkinson Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 12-2 prior to the service. The Rev. Bill Nix will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Wilburn was born November 5, 1932 to the late Boyd Columbus Blackwelder and Gladys Blackwelder. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Carlton Floyd Wilburn, son Gary Wilburn, granddaughter Mandy Wilburn great grandson Steven Haggerty and 2 sisters Betty Safrit and Shirley Burris.

Marie was a proud member of Glorietta Baptist Church. She worked at Kindley Yarns for many years. She most enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her two daughters Lisa Wilburn and Barbara “Bobbie” Womble and husband Van all of Concord, four sons Eric Wilburn, Darren Wilburn and wife Ashley, Carlton Wilburn Jr, and Michael Wilburn and wife Debbie all of Concord. 11 Grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and one brother Gene Blackwelder and wife Jessie.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.