Loretta Blackburn

Loretta Blackburn, of Brownstown, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on October 14, 1930, in Cromona, Kentucky.

Loretta will be remembered with love by her family and by all who were blessed to share in her life. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Bob) Joly; her son Larry (Brenda) Blackburn; her daughter Melanie (Tim) Phillips; and her stepson Lloyd (Pene) Blackburn and step daughter in law, Betty. She is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kurt, David, Brad, Alex (Ariella), Jennifer (Charles), and Kristi. Her memory will continue through her great-grandchildren Rudy, Max, Meghan (Tristan), Lauren, Jacob, Anthony, Nicholas, Dominic, Mark, Sherry, and Patrick along with her great-great grandchild Sawyer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Blackburn, and by her mother, Teckla Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her stepson Mike Blackburn and stepdaughter Donna Porter, whose husband Floyd Porter also preceded her in death.

Loretta’s family also extends special thanks to Marti and Brieanne for their care and support.

Loretta was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. She found joy in the simple things in life. She treasured quiet evenings reading her bible, peaceful afternoons sitting on the front porch, a sweet treat now and then, and cheering on her beloved Detroit Tigers. Above all, she loved her family and the life she built with them. Her warmth, faith, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd, Trenton, Michigan 48183. A prayer service will take place there that evening at 6:00 p.m. She will lie in state on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m.