Julia Ann Blackwelder

January 26, 1932 - May 20, 2021

Julia Ann Melchor Blackwelder, 89, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away on May 20, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1932 in Mooresville, NC to the late Otis and Jennie Byrd Arthurs Melchor. Ms. Blackwelder served as the Assistant Activity Director at The Pines in Davidson for many years. She was a graduate of Mooresville High School, Class of 1950. She also attended UNC - Women's College in Greensboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willamson Derr Blackwelder in 2011; son, Derr Alan Blackwelder; sister, Ellen Karriker. She is survived by her son, Joseph Kurt Blackwelder; a brother, Archie Otis Melchor, Jr. (Wanda) and numerous nieces and nephews. A service will be held for Ms. Blackwelder at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, 494 E. Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115, (704) 664-3363 to assist the family with funeral expenses. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Blackwelder family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.