Brenda Langley Blackmon

Brenda Marie Langley Blackmon, age 78, a life-long resident of Darlington, SC passed away following an illness on April 17, 2023. Brenda was born on June 04, 1944, in Darlington, SC and was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Cecil Ray Blackmon also of Darlington. Brenda was the daughter of the late James Gary Langley and the late Thelma Lundy Langley both of Darlington. As one of twelve siblings, Brenda treasured her large family and the close bond that sustained them throughout her lifetime. Her siblings preceding her in death are: James “Jimmy” Langley, Louise “Dee-Dee” Langley Norwood, and Barbara Langley Pittman. Brenda attended Darlington County Schools and St. John’s High School. Her strong faith in God was her life’s anchor. Her favorite hymn was, “It Is Well with My Soul,” and her favorite passage of scripture was Proverbs 3:5-6,” Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.” She was a charter member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Darlington where she taught generations of members Sunday School and Children’s Church, sang duets with her brother, and served as the church secretary. Her passion for foreign missions was demonstrated through the various missions’ projects she led throughout her adult life. The latest project, a church cookbook, was published in February 2023 with all proceeds going to foreign missions. Brenda strove to be the hands and feet of Jesus. A better example of a biblically virtuous women would be difficult to find. As a self-proclaimed chocoholic, Brenda enjoyed bird watching (hummingbirds were her favorite), reading biographies and non-fiction, researching genealogy (decades before Ancestory.com), writing and reading poetry, sewing, listening to Southern Gospel music, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Brenda is survived by her children William Anthony (Kate) Blackmon, Timothy Wayne (Christie) Blackmon, and Kelley Blackmon (Tony) Byrd, her seven grandchildren, William (Allison) Blackmon, Stephen Blackmon, Kathleen (Brandon) Blackmon DuBoise, Terrha S. Lee, Hali B. (Matthew) Greene, T.J. (Taylor) Byrd, and Caroline Byrd (Tyler) Kahn, and twelve great-grandchildren, Campbell Blackmon, Olive Mitchell, Liam Blackmon, Maeve Blackmon, Cohen DuBoise, Beckett DuBoise, Parker Greene, Grady Greene, Cayson Byrd, Cole Byrd, Ruby Ray Kahn, and Robert Kahn. Her surviving siblings are: Bobby Gene Langley, Wayne Langley, Sara Langley Davis, Jerry Langley, Terry Langley, Marilyn Langley Truett, Carolyn Langley, and Rodney Heyward. Brenda stated that “We all preach our own funerals everyday by the way we live and interact with each other.” She wants to invite everyone to join her in heaven. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Mrs. Blackmon will be laid to rest with her husband during a private burial service at the Florence National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Brenda Langley Blackmon

June 4, 1944 - April 17, 2023