LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Margaret Grace Couick Blackmon, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born January 30, 1936, in Waxhaw, NC, a daughter of the late Marion Odell Couick and Margaret Louise Odessa Dunlap Couick and was the wife of Ned Baker Blackmon. Margaret retired after 43 years from Springs Industries Grace Bleachery. She was a loving, kind, caring beautiful lady who loved her family dearly. Margaret enjoyed working in her yard, especially her flowers, and she loved to cook. She also enjoyed the beach and the mountains. Margaret was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 71 years, Ned Blackmon; son, Dale Blackmon (Pam); four grandchildren, Justin Blackmon (Jennifer), Erin Gardner (Chandler), Madison Weaver (Steven), and Hunter Blackmon (Gracie); four great grandchildren, Avery Blackmon, Lila Blackmon, Aria Weaver, and one on the way; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Blackmon; a sister, Shirley Turner (Steve); and a large extended family.

Margaret was preceded in death by a son, Monty Blackmon; her parents; four brothers, Hubert Couick, Joe Couick, David Couick, and Kenny Couick; and a sister, Ruth Horne.

The Celebration of Life Service for Margaret will be 3:00 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Antioch Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Trent McLaughlin. Entombment will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the church Sanctuary.

The family request no flowers please, but for those who wish, memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1734 Antioch Church Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.