Judy Blackwell

Mrs. Judy Dianne Forrest Blackwell, age 70 of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Monroe Rehab. She had suffered with Alzheimers Disease for several years.

The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Thursday, July 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park on Friday, July 23 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Chris Hunt officiating.

Judy was born June 1, 1951 in Cabarrus County, and was the only child of the late Sam Forrest and Gracie Kissiah Forrest Parnell. She was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School and retired from Spencer-Ferguson Dental Practice. Judy enjoyed being outdoors, going to the beach and cross stitching. She also loved watching her grandsons play sports.

Survivors include her loving husband, Ron Blackwell, daughter, Amy Childers; son Ronnie Blackwell and wife, Angela; grandsons, Hunter Childers, Drew and Drake Blackwell.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road #250, Charlotte, NC 28209.