Carolyn J. Blackford, age 80, of The Plains died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Athens.  Born Oct. 24, 1939 in Chauncey, she was the daughter of the late G. Gerald Blackford and Nellie Jones Blackford.

A 1957 graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School, she retired from Ohio University.

Carolyn is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth E. "Betty" Blackford of The Plains and Lois (James) Bartlett of Concord, NC.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two sister and two brothers.  Following cremation, her ashes will be interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. There will not be any services scheduled due to the COVID 19 Coronavirus Pandemic.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Athens County Food Pantry, c/o Treausrer, 9 N. College St., Athens, OH 45701 or Habitat for Humanity of SE Ohio, 525 W. Union St., Athens, OH 45701 or Hospice of Kimes, 64 Kimes Lane, Athens, OH 45701.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.