Stella Mae Snow Blackburn

Stella Mae Snow Blackburn was born in Jonesville, Kentucky on August 8, 1920. She passed away on September 17, at the age of 96. She was the oldest daughter of Ulas and Maude Marie Jackson Snow. Stella was married to John J. Blackburn, Jr. Esq. of Williamstown, KY for 44 years. She is survived by her son: John Michael (Elizabeth) Blackburn of Ft. Thomas, KY; daughters, Trisha Blackburn and Dr. Michael Costa of NY; Pam Blackburn and Dick Maile of Crestview Hills, KY; brothers, Harold Gene (Sandra) Snow, Delbert Ray Snow, both of Covington, KY and Howard Lewis (Ruth Ann) of Cleveland, OH. She also leaves behind grandchildren; Brook (Brittany) Walther, Brett Race, Michaele Blackburn, Esq., Dr. Stephanie Blackburn, Dr. Allen (Leila) Costa, Sarah Costa, John Ryan Costa; great grandchildren Burnie and Wesley Walther, her loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, John J.; brother James Snow; sisters, Geneva McManama, Marie Davis, Elaine Knight, Mayme Lee Wood, and Linda Snow.  Stella was well known as the former owner and operator of Charm Beauty Salon in Williamstown, was a Grand Master bridge player, KY Colonel and member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, watching sports and modeling. She was a wonderfully gracious person, a strong and caring sister, mother and wife. Visitation will be at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, KY, Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1:00pm followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Special Olympics of NoKY, P.O. Box 393 Florence, KY 41042 or Milestones, Inc., 12372 Riggs Rd. Independence, KY 41051.