Carol Ann (Hinkle) Blackburn, 67, of Louisa, KY gained her angel wings on December 30, 2021 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Carol was born December 27, 1954 in Inez, KY to the late Aileen Hinkle. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Jim and Virgie Hinkle; paternal grandparents Carl and Effie Pack; father in law and mother in law Walter Blackburn, Sr. and Irma Blackburn, who loved her as their own daughter.
Carol was the owner and operator of Tri-State Barber College for almost 20 years and was known to her students and customers as Ms. Carol. She previously owned Shear Whiz Hairstyling Salon in Inez, KY Carol was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge #270, Rebekah’s Lodge #95 of Louisa; Louise Chapter # 292 Order of the Eastern Star and was a proud member of Smokey Valley Enterprise Baptist Church for many years.
Left to cherish the memory of her life is her husband of 48 years, 6 months and 21 days Walt Blackburn, Jr. To their union was born one son Brian Scott Blackburn and his wife Beth; beloved granddaughter Baleigh Reese Blackburn, who Grammy loved with her whole heart, from the break of dawn to the setting of the sun every day; and three aunts who were like sisters Emma (Ed) Carroll, Geneva Carroll, and Irma Maynard, all of Inez.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Smokey Valley Enterprise Baptist Church with Brother Doug Kelly, Brother Chuck Price, and Brother Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be the members of Apperson Lodge #195 F&AM.
Friends may visit the family after 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral rites by the Odd Fellows, Rebekah’s Lodge and Eastern Star will begin at 7:00 PM.
The family requests all attending services wear facial coverings.
Young Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Blackburn and her family.
Walt, I am saddened to hear of Carol’s passing. May God give you and your family His peace.
Barb Blanton
So sorry to hear of the passing of Carol. Prayers for your family that you can find peace and comfort during this time of deep grief. I didn’t know her well but I do know she loved her family. I know she will missed by many.
I am so sorry for your loss, she was a great person I always enjoyed getting to talk to her at the Barber School when I inspected. I will keep you all in my prayers.
I am just finding out about Carolyn’s passing and I am so saddened by this devastating news! My grandsons loved coming into her shop and getting a haircut..and she knew them ALL by name! She always set and had conversations with me and asked about my mom and always treated everyone like her friend or family! This lady will be so missed! My condolences go out to her family!