Crysti Blacklock, 60, of Johnston City, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin.
She was born August 24, 1964, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Ronald and Lula Mae (Ellis) Morris. On October 25, 2004, she married Robert Blacklock, and he survives.
Crysti was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School.
She is survived by her mother, Lula Mae Morris of Mt. Vernon; her husband, Robert Blacklock; children, Michael Parker, Heather Barber and husband Zach, Thomas Donoho, Kristen Blacklock and Zachary Blacklock; nine grandchildren; siblings, David Morris and wife Debbie, and Connie Knowles and husband Terry; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Morris; brother-in-law, Steven Blankenship; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James Blacklock and Nell Christian; and uncle, Billy Ellis.
Funeral services for Mrs. Blacklock will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Zion United Methodist Church, with Elton Storey officiating. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service, at the church. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page.
