Ethel Odom Blackman
April 22, 1932 - April 13, 2024
Ethel Odom Blackman, age 91, of New Castle, DE passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Born in Grantham, NC on April 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James “Jim” and Iona (Honeycutt) Odom. Ethel was a very caring and generous person, she loved cooking and baking for anyone, especially if you came to her home. Active in her faith, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Delaware in New Castle, where she worked in the nursery and sang in the choir for 35 years. She loved being active, she had been a lifeguard and enjoyed going to the Kirkwood Fitness Club and joining her friends in the walking group. Ethel was very talented, detail oriented and orderly and spent her free time crafting, cross stitching and gardening. She loved camping all over the country, especially traveling with her friends “The Gobblers”.
In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Earl Blackman; and son, Kevin W. Blackman. She is survived by her son, Craig Blackman (Bonnie); grandsons, Nicolas Blackman, and Matthew Blackman; step-grandchildren, Kaitlan Mumley, and Kevin Ramsdell; brother, Laskey Odom (Wilma); and sister-in-law, Lucille Odom.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Any loved ones who are unable to attend the service for Ethel may live stream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethel’s name to First Baptist Church of Delaware, 901 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE, or online by clicking here.
Diane Thompson
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sending condolences from Nicole Brittany and I.
Ashley Haas
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Debbie
Criag. Iam so sorry for your loss and pain you have to go through at a time like this she was a wonderful person. Would make your day every time you see her. Rip. Ethel. Blackman.
Harold Bowles
You will be truly miss you were a wonderful person. Have you all in my prayers
Carolyn&George Albury
Craig, your Mama was a wonderful Aunt to all of us !!! She was so loving and caring and was always there for her family as was your wonderful Daddy.. Ethel loved her family unconditionally and put no one above her family except God. She loved you with every fiber in her body. She is going to be missed so much by all of her family and friends, but most of all she will be missed mostly by you. Craig, please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers every day. We pray for God to wrap his arms of peace and comfort around you and your family. As we know each one of you are hurting deeply. We love you and your family cousin Craig and God Bless🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mary Lou Hamilton
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to Craig and your family.
Dee Williams
Beautiful woman.You will be missed Ethel.Happy you will not be suffering anymore and you will have a new body 🙏❤️Glad we got to know you
Heather King
My favorite childhood memories are of Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Ethel pulling in at Grandaddy and Granny’s on the van/camper. Two of the most precious people in the world. Memories I will cherish forever. Craig, Bonnie, Nicholas, and Matthew I am sending lots of love and prayers your way.
Ricky Odom
Thinking of the Blackman family and keeping you in our prayers while you are grieving and trying to cope with the loss of your loved one. Aunt Ethyl was not only special to her immediate family. She was a special person to all her extended family and friends. The entire family looked forward to Uncle Ken and Aunt Ethyl visits. Really precious memories!!! Remember the good times and cherish them forever.
Bradford Farrow Sr
Craig, you’re family has had a tough time the last few months. I talk to your Mom around Christmas,Aunt Ethel call me about the flowers Debbie and I sent and how nice they looked.We had a nice visit on the phone. You’re Mom and Aunt Emma were a great comfort for my Mom when she was sick and I’ve never forgotten that.Again sorry for your loss Craig. cousin Brad Farrow sr
Sharon Farrow
Aunt Ethel I’m so glad I got to meet you .A Women of great faith who loved our Lord so much .Enjoy the angels in Gods glory .Heaven got a great angel please contuine to pray for all of us Until we meet again love you ✝️✝️🙏🙏❤️🩹
Dionne
My condolences to the Blackman family and extended friends and family. May you find peace as the days, weeks and months pass. Keep your memories of your mother close to your heart and mind. Feel her love with you always.
Lindy
Craig, I’m sending my heartfelt condolences to you and family. I’m so sorry for the grief and sorrow you are experiencing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
GARY HAYDEN
Just praying for Craig and the family. I have know Ethel since the late 50’s and what a blessing she and Ken was to the ministry of 1st Baptist Church in New Castle. Their friendship was always special and you could count on their faithfulness. There was a great celebration in heaven and may today be a great celebration of her life.
Debbie Farrow
Craig & Family we are so sorry for your loss. I was fortune enough to marry into the family and call her Aunt Ethel. The Odom’s and all the southern family were true to what southern hospitality means. We always looked forward to your parents visits. Your mom always reminded me of my mother-in-law (her sister) that we lost way too soon. It was a blessing to know your mother and she will certainly be missed by many. Rest in peace beautiful lady. Love to all.
Priscilla Jarrell Lazzaro
Craig & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It breaks my heart more so when our young children no longer get the chance to grow up with their grandparents. My boys were young too. It’s you now that will carry on the sweet legacy & memory of your mom (& dad) l. I hope those sweet memory help comfort you when you all need it most. Prayers & love.
Priscilla
(NCBA 1985)
Mary
Your gonna be missed aka “Trouble” Auntie your gonna be missed I love you always will prayers to Craig and his Family love you all
Jim Fox
Ethel Blackman was a wonderful person and a marvelous example of how a Christian woman should conduct herself. Both she and Ken had a positive impact on my life. They were a joy to meet in the hall or auditorium each Sunday at First Baptist.
I pause to pray for Craig and all the family.
Shellley Habiger Hall
Craig, Bonnie and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our families spent a lot of time together, and my mom and your mom had great times and funny stories at the Kirkwood Fitness Club.