Anna Jo Blackburn, 93, of Friona passed away July 12, 2022 in Friona.  Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM  with family visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday July 18, 2022 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY. Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 19,  2022 at the Sixth Street Church of Christ in Friona with Jeff Procter and Hal D. Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Lazbuddie Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Anna Jo was born on September 24, 1928, on the family farm near Lazbuddie, to William Joseph and Arma Eunice (Plant) Coffman. Upon graduating from Muleshoe High School in 1945, she moved to Amarillo, and later graduated from Amarillo School of Cosmetology. She operated her own beauty shop on Main St. In Friona for 10 years.

She married Dean Blackburn on June 6, 1948. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Dean passed away on April 19 1992.

Anna Jo was a faithful and active member of the Sixth St. Church of Christ in Friona for 73 years. As a disciple and servant of Jesus Christ - she was an inspiration and a mentor to many - both far and near. Anna Jo delivered Meals on Wheels for 28 years and proudly wore the title of Friona's Avon Lady for 55 years. During her long career, Anna Jo received the 4 highest honors that Avon bestows on its representatives, including: Honor Society, President's Club, Spirit of Avon Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. She was honored as Friona's Woman of the Year in 2015.  She worked as a volunteer at Prairie Acres ever since the doors opened in 1976. She served a hairdresser, and also helped with visitation and planning social events. Anna Jo happily and peacefully lived at Prairie Acres the last 2 years of her earthly life.

Anna Jo was preceded in death by two sisters- Oneida Allen and Minnie Glasscock; and three stepsisters- Marie Hinds, Esther McKillip and Cordelia Cochran, six brothers- Harold William Coffman, Horace "Hob" Coffman, E. R. "Weedie" Coffman, T. E. Coffman, W.J. Coffman and Cliff Coffman.

She is survived by her son Hal and his wife Marvine of Boys Ranch, one grandchild- Jennifer Renae Blackburn of Plainview, and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be made to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Lubbock Christian University Bible Department Scholarship Fund, and the Red River Family Encampment.