Etta Lorene Blacklock

Herrin- Etta Lorene Blacklock, 83, of West Frankfort, died at 8:25 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1919 in Marissa, IL to Evertt & Clara (Earl) Jennings. Etta married Evertt Blacklock on February 12, 1939 in Carterville. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1997. Prior to her retirement Mrs. Blacklock worked at a number of locations including; the fabric department at Wal-Mart, candle store at the University Mall, and she sold shoes and was a hostess at the Creve Coeur Club in Peoria, IL. Etta attended the Herrin Church of God. She enjoyed her family; she was referred to as "Pots and Pans" Grandma by her great grandchildren. In her spare time she would crochet and needlepoint. She will always be in the hearts of her family, especially her great grandchildren. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- James & Barbara Blacklock- Mulkeytown, IL Son & dtr in law- Ron & Connie Blacklock- Wilmington, IL Dtr & Son in law- Barbara & Earl Smith- Johnstown, OH Fifteen Grandchildren Nineteen Great Grandchildren Bro & sis in law- Evertt & Ann Jennings- Herrin Bro & sis in law- Carl & Pauline Jennings- Golconda, IL Sister- Clara Mae Dorsey- Whitwell, TN Sister- Avis Cullum- Johnston City Son in law- Lavelle Deckard- Long Lane, MO Many, nieces, nephews, and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter; Loretta Deckard, grandson; David Smith, three brothers; Fred, Charlie, and Lynial Jennings, and one sister; Beaulah Crow. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Mike Cullum will officiate. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Vergennes. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.