Patsy "Marlene" Blackwell

September 5, 1936 - January 23, 2022

[To View The Funeral Service Click The Link Below] https://www.wheelerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Patsy-Blackwell-2/#!/PhotosVideos/b9b585bd-5995-496c-bd1b-b470368d3c29/49ce1875-86b1-492c-87ef-6a14c9a05c41 Patsy “Marlene” Blackwell, 85, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Piedmont Newton Hospital. She was born in Covington, GA to William Felton McDonald and Lenora (Loyd) Lassister. Marlene was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church her entire life and was still actively involved with numerous ministries, including UMW and BBQ fundraisers. She was a devoted and loving wife for 65 years. Marlene was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She had a long and happy career at Spillers that spanned 50 years. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, reading, watching Netflix, and gardening. In her younger days she enjoyed hunting and fishing with Mac. She was a big sports fan, enjoyed watching the Atlanta Falcons, but was especially an Atlanta Braves fan. Marlene also enjoyed traveling and visiting the casinos. She was preceded in death by her father, William Felton McDonald; mother, Lenora Loyd Lassiter; husband, Bryant “Mac” Blackwell; and brother, Adrian McDonald. She was a special woman with a sweet smile and will be dearly missed. Her survivors include her children and their spouses, Marcie Sigman (Alan) of Covington, Toney Blackwell (Gloria) of Covington; grandchildren and their spouses, Kristie Blackwell of Covington, Renee Blackwell of Covington, Amanda Blackwell of Covington, Aimee Lawson (Bill) of Covington, Cassie Singleton (Curtis) of Social Circle, Katie Moss of Covington; great grandchildren, Kaleena Blackwell, Madison Lawson, Gabe Lawson, Ava Moss, Kayson Moss, Coulter Singleton, Cambree Singleton; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley McDonald (Carolyn) of Covington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lee Frith (Virginia) of Brooksville, MS, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 3pm at Lovejoy United Methodist Church with Pastor Gil Gainer officiating. The body will lie in state one hour before the service. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Service Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lovejoy United Methodist Church, 12835 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30016. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.