of North Little Rock, AR
November 22, 1926 - June 3, 2018
Iris Yarbrough Blackwell of North Little Rock, 91, died June 3, 2018. She was born November 22, 1926 in Paragould, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ira F. and Grace Yarbrough. The family moved to North Little Rock when Mrs. Blackwell was nine months old and she has been a residence of the city ever since.
She was a lifetime member of Baring Cross Baptist Church and was a soloist at the church for many years beginning when she was 14 years of age. Through the years she sang at many weddings in the area. In 2006, she was presented with a plaque recognizing 67 years of service in the church's Music Department. Mrs. Blackwell was a twenty-year employee of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock (now Dallas) and was Assistant Vice President of the bank at the time of her retirement.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Joseph T. Blackwell; two sons, Michael T. Blackwell (Madeline) of North Little Rock and Dennis J. Blackwell (Rhonda) of Maumelle; three grandchildren, Brittney L. Blackwell of Sherwood, David J. Blackwell of Maumelle and Leah N. Blackwell of Maumelle; one great granddaughter, Iris Olivia Schroeder of Sherwood; and one sister, Alene T. Yielding of Waco, Texas.
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6 Condolence(s)
Connie & Dan Baw
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Mike, our prayers are with you and your family.
Ronnie Lasiter and family
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
So sorry about your mom. She was a beautiful lady in every way. You, Dennis, and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Farmer Lee
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
The soul is like the sun, which to our eyes, seems to set in the night; but it has in reality only gone to diffuse its light elsewhere.
Prayers to your family in this sorrowful time.
Emily Mayes Davis
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
My sincere sympathy to you all. May the peace that passes all understanding be yours now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Emily Davis
Jeff Bryant
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Dennis, sympathy is much felt for your family. You, Mike, and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers.
James and Karen Hoskins
Monday, June 4, 2018
Blackwell Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of grief and sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
James and Karen Hoskins, Sherwood AR.