Vickey Carroll Peterson Blackburn

 ​Born February 9 th , 1948, Vickey Carroll Peterson Blackburn passed away Saturday October 26th , 2024, in the afternoon at 76 years old. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Graham Hugh Blackburn of Warsaw. Additional survivors include: one son Michael John Blackburn and his wife Mary Hart Oswald Blackburn; two granddaughters Mary Lila Blackburn and Lizzie-O Blackburn, all of Rose Hill. Of her five siblings, Myril Peterson Garner, too survives. Also surviving are sister-in-law Faye Boney Peterson, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
     Vickey was predeceased by her parents: Carroll James Peterson and Ella Wells Peterson; two brothers: Gerald Dean Peterson and Jimmy Wells Peterson; and two sisters: Hazel Peterson Hall and Mickey Peterson, Vickey’s twin who died at birth.         In her life, Vickey was proud to have served as an employee at Southern Bank, mainly in Warsaw and Faison, for 42 years. She was a long-time member of Calvery Baptist Church where she was active, especially during her retirement, with the Bible School Program. Vickey was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother offering unwavering love and support wherever and whenever needed. Even to those she did not know, she offered kindness and care, a true testament of her Christian faith and desire to highlight the goodness of God.        When departing her grandchildren she often said, “See you Thursday!” as she had a standing Thursday night date with them.
     Her sense of humor, warm character, helpful nature, and positive attitude will long be remembered and cherished.
     Vickey will be interred at Devotional Gardens Warsaw with a graveside service to be held at 11:30AM on Tuesday, October 29. Prior to the graveside service, there will be a visitation held from 10:00AM until 11:00 AM at Community Funeral Home, Warsaw.
​     In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Calvary Baptist Church, 709 Memorial Dr., Warsaw, NC 28398

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