Mary Blackburn Obituary

Mary Frances Blackburn (née Cieri), age 66, of Westminster, passed away on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 3, 1959, in Baltimore, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Harry Cieri and Emma Frances Cieri (née Jewer). She was the beloved wife of George Brian Blackburn, with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage and 47 years together. She was the devoted and loving mother to Jacob Lee Blackburn who preceded her in death, and Emilee Violet Naumann (née Blackburn) and her husband Jamie, and her grandchildren, Cruz Jacob (6), Luca George (3), and Knox James (4 months).
Mary Frances dedicated her life to serving her family and working as a nurse. After starting her career as an LPN, she earned her RN in 2003 and her BSN in 2009. Mary worked as a nurse for 42 years, starting as a private duty nurse before embarking on a distinguished 28-year career at Johns Hopkins.
Mary was an enthusiastic gardener, a talented cook, and an avid reader. She also loved shopping and visiting the beach. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as tending to her garden, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved nothing more than being with them and watching them grow.
Her family and friends remember her fondly for her warm heart and infectious laugh. "Mary Frances was the kind of person who made everyone feel like family," said her sister, Melody. "Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds."
She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph John Cieri and his wife Linda Marie (née Orr), and John James Cieri; her sister, Melody Cecelia Higgins (née Cieri) and her husband Donald Wayne; and several nieces and nephews, including Jennifer Sunshine Jushchuk (née Cieri) and her husband Richard Christopher, Clara Ruth Meier (née Cieri), Christina Lynn Karabatsos (née Cieri) and her husband Zach Mordecai, John Michael Cieri, Elizabeth Ann Veglia (née Cieri), Eric Vincent Cieri, and Nicholas Joseph Higgins; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews, Jude Vincent Veglia, Skylar Reign Jushchuk, Greyson Patrick Allen Meier, and Ruthanne Margaret Emma Meier. Brother-in-laws, Joseph Blackburn, Robert Chesser and his wife Auggie, Thomas Blackburn and his wife Patty, Glenn Blackburn and his wife Peggy, and predeceased by sister-in-law, Valorie Stracke and surviving husband George. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Pritts Funeral Home, 412 Washington Rd.,Westminster from 10-12 PM, immediately followed by a chapel service. The graveside service will be held at Meadow Branch Cemetery, 818 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, MD.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to BridgingLife Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster MD 21157.
Online condolences may be made at www.prittsfuneralhome.com
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