Fort Myers – Ethel Mae Blackburn, 95, of Fort Myers, FL. Formerly of Canton passed away at 9:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Joanne’s House of Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born on August 7, 1921 in Trenton, MO. to Jacob Karl and Cora B. (Miller) Thompson. Ethel married Ferrol D. Blackburn on July 5, 1942 in Trenton, MO. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1998. Also preceding her in death were her parents, and one brother Leon Blackburn. Surviving is one son Gerry F. Blackburn of Estero, FL. and grandson Zane Blackburn of Golden, CO.
Ethel and her husband owned and operated Ferrol Shoe Store in Canton for 38 years, retiring in December of 1985.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 13 at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Cremation rites have been accorded.
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