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Barbara Ann BlackwellPassing: June 8, 2025

Service:

Mitchell Cemetery

Graveside Service

Thursday, June 12th @ 1:30pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, June 12th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, June 12th

MITCHELL – Barbara Ann Blackwell, 95, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus.

Born March 19, 1930, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Harold and Artie Mae (Russell) VanCleave.  Barbara married Milton Hancock, Jr. on December 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death October 15, 1952.  She then married Leon Blackwell on July 29, 1978 and he preceded her in death January 8, 1997.

Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the Mitchell First Baptist Church.  She retired from Lehigh Cement Company working as a secretary.  Barbara enjoyed quilting, doing puzzles, and painting.

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Ann (Danny) Hancock Baker of Mitchell; granddaughter, Shelby Dawn (Justin) Henderson of Orleans; and great-grandchildren, Molly Justine (Braeden Fults) Henderson of Orleans and J.B. Henderson of Orleans.

Her parents; husbands; grandson, Brandon Lee Baker; and sisters, Louise Buchanan, Bernadine Harrell, and Betty Nikirk, preceded her in death.

Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Mitchell Cemetery with Reverend Reggie Clark officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

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17 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Ginger Knight | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Danny and Linda...I'm so sorry to learn of Barbara's passing away. You are all in my prayers 🙏
  2. Guest: Norma Johnson Fielding | West Lafayette, IN
    Date: June 12, 2025
    Sorry to hear about your mother's passing Linda, I remember her as a very sweet lady. Know that you will miss her.
  3. Guest: Lisa Tincher | Orleans, IN
    Date: June 10, 2025
    Linda, Danny and family, so very sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Fond memories of visiting with her and Leon at the farm. Prayers for you all.
  4. Guest: Linda Conley | Indiana
    Date: June 10, 2025
    Linda and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🕊🩷💐🙏
  5. Guest: Chris and Cheri Mannix | bedford, in
    Date: June 10, 2025
    So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Linda, Danny and family.
  6. Guest: Eizabeth, Sam and Sadie Kennan | Zionsville
    Date: June 10, 2025
    The kids and I always loved seeing Aunt Barbara at Holidays. She was always kind and we loved her very much. Her passing is such a loss but we are grateful to have been able to spend time in her presence. Very sorry to all of those closest to her, as we know it will be so hard to have said goodbye to her. It is just goodbye for now, though. Love and condolences, Elizabeth, Sam and Sadie
  7. Guest: Cindy Miller | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
  8. Guest: Rhonda Dumond | Springville IN
    Date: June 9, 2025
    So very sorry for your loss! Prayers for all.
  9. Guest: Anita Cornwell | Avon, IN
    Date: June 9, 2025
    So sorry to hear this Linda! She was a great lady. Always so much fun.
  10. Guest: Sheryl Walton | Mitchell
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Barbara was a sweetheart who always had such a beautiful yard. So sorry for your loss.
  11. Guest: Rita and Mike Ramey | Bedford, IN
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Always enjoyed your mom Linda. Remember walking to the old Lehigh office for whatever reason and seeing her. Our prayers are w all of you. Mike and Rita
  12. Guest: Vickie Parks Lee | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Sorry to learn of Barbara’s passing. She was a good friend to my Mother and we shared some fun outings with her. She had a kind soul. Our condolences to the family. Ken and Vickie Lee
  13. Guest: Joe goldsby | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 9, 2025
    I enjoyed talking to Barbara while I was working at Lehigh. She and Leon were fun to be around. Rip .
  14. Guest: Dan and Paula | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 9, 2025
    So very sorry for your loss Linda. We loved talking with Barbara when we ran into to her. She was such a kind, sweet and caring lady. Prayers for her family.
  15. Guest: Chris Clouse | Bloomington, IN
    Date: June 9, 2025
    So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a good friend and classmate of my parents, Henry and Adrienne Clouse. Bless you all, prayers for peace and comfort.
  16. Guest: Todd Clark | laguna Niguel, Ca
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Barbara insisted Teke Burton promise he was to sell her perfect 1955 Ford only to me and at low price. Only then she signed papers for a brand new Ford. Darlene and I got married and every thing we owned was packed in that 1955 Ford for our move to Evansville in 1063. Barbara worked with my mother at the school cafeteria
  17. Guest: Jetta Jenkins | Bedford, In 47421
    Date: June 9, 2025
    Linda , I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Loved playing Euchre with her. I have missed her in church. My condolences to all of you.

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