Mrs. Joyce Johnson Blackwell

May 31, 1944 - April 3, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Johnson Blackwell, 74 of Bishopville, SC, who went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, will be held at 4 o'clock on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Bobby Wallace and The Rev. Will Cline will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home, who is caring for the Blackwell family. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Wesley and Bessie Dixon Johnson. She was a beloved wife, mother, “Nanny,” sister, aunt, and friend; who was loved by many. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had spent many years at Cedar Creek Baptist Church as well. Mrs. Blackwell was most known by the community for being a caretaker of children for many years. She devoted her life to caring for children, from Sunday school to having a daycare in her home. She loved each one of them as if they were her own, and they loved her just the same. After retiring from childcare, she enjoyed spending time with her grandsons. Surviving are her loving husband of 41 years, Oscar Blackwell, Jr. of Bishopville, SC; daughter Lauren (Brent) Coward of Florence, SC and two Grandsons; Benton and Wells of Florence SC. Mrs. Blackwell was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers Colon Johnson and Donald Johnson Sr; and sister Polly (Rene) Branham. The family would like to express the utmost gratitude to the staff at Providence Hospital for their selfless care and countless efforts during her last moments of life. Serving as pallbearers will be Alton Jackson, Donnie Harris, James Stokes, Mark Stewart, Robert Coward, Tyler Small. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Benton Blackwell.