Sarah Pope Blackburn

Graduate Of Central High In Knoxville Retired From Profitt’s

  • Friday, July 25, 2025

Sarah Pope Blackburn, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. 

She was a 1953 graduate of Central High School in Knoxville, TN.  Sarah was employed with Profitt’s, where she retired in 1998.  She was a faithful Christian, attending both Brainerd Baptist and Silverdale Baptist.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Velma Williams, and brothers, Lee Williams and Jimmy Williams.

She is survived by her sister, Donna Williams; sister-in-law, Donna Williams; nephews, Rick Williams (Julie) and Emory Williams (Heather), as well as nieces, Tara Smith (Mike) and Jennifer Crawley (Derrick).

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel.

Share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com 

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171

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