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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 27 Nov 2011.
BLACKBURN , MARGARET HELENA LIFORD went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2011. She died in her sleep after a brief illness. Born October 13, 1929. She was employed with Knox city and county school cafeterias for over 40 years. 50 year member of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Elvin Blackburn ; Special nephew, Ronnie Williams; parents, Edgar and Ellen Liford; mother-in-law, Ada Blackburn ; brothers, Paul and wife Sandy Liford, Conley and wife Pearl Liford, and Sam Liford; sisters, Bonnie and husband Torbert Watkins and Mildred Hall; brother-in-law, Oran Blackburn ; sisters-in-law, Dovie and husband Bob Adams, Irene and husband Bill Branum, Alma and husband Newton Ownby, and Elora LaRue . Survivors: daughter, Evelyn and husband Terry Pearson; grandchildren: Erik and wife Andy Pearson, Jaclyn Pearson, Simone and husband Zane Cooke; brother, H. T. and wife Betty Liford; sisters-in-law, Alice Liford and Betty Blackburn ; brothers-in-law, Clyde Hall and C. B. LaRue ; special niece, Vicki and husband Larry Burkhead; and several other nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 PM Sunday at Rocky Hill Cemetery for graveside service. The family will receive friends 12 Noon till 1:00 PM Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com Thanks, Corby
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