Sarita Ann (Henry) Blackard age 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2011 after a long illness.

Sarita was born in Princeton, In on February 2, 1943. She was raised in Evansville IN and graduated from Bosse High School in 1961 and had a degree in accounting. Mrs. Blackard worked for SIGECO for 5 yrs. She worked at First United Methodist Church in Fort Branch for 15 yrs before retiring in 1991 due to poor health. Mrs. Blackard was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, a Descendent of the Mayflower, member of the Society of Indiana Pioneers. She taught Sunday School, Bible School, sang in her church choir, and was a member of the St. Lucas Adult Sunday School. She and her husband have traveled extensively in the United States since the 1970's having been in every state except Alaska and Hawaii.

A life-long Christian, she was preceded in death by her Savior, Jesus Christ; her mother, Alma Kruse Henry Spain; her father, Ernest Lovedale Henry; a grandbaby Jamie Rae Blackard; her father-in-law, Kenneth Blackard; her mother-in-law, Pauline Blackard Kiesel.

She is survived by her husband of 46 yrs, Allen Blackard; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and David Straeffer of Fort Branch; a son and daughter-in-law Jim and Lori Blackard of Princeton, two sisters, Nancy [Henry] Bishop [Bosse Class of 1964] and LaDonna Upston; a brother, Richard Spain, a dear sister-in-law, Rita Speedy; 5 grandchildren, Amanda and Christopher Straeffer of Fort Branch, Aerial, Megan, and Kiana Blackard of Princeton; nephews and nieces, Tim and Angie Speedy and Jordan of Princeton, and Angie and Andy Collins and Lane and Kade also of Princeton.

Services will be at 10 am on Monday, September 26, at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, Visitation is from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday, September 25. Officiating at the service will be Pastor John Heumann of St Lucas United Church of Christ. Burial will be at St Lucas United Church of Christ Cemetery in Fort Branch.

September 25, 2011
Allen, Jim, Suzan and your families, Sarita will be sorely missed. She was way too young to leave us. She lived her life well. You have our deepest sympathy. We are sorry we could not make it to southwest Indiana to be with you.
Jerry and Betty Brown, Fort Wayne, Indiana

September 25, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I know it's been years since we have talked. but I’ve thought of the fun times we shared over the years. Wendy’s was a fun time. Bless you and your families.
Sheila Hardiman, Princeton, Indiana

September 25, 2011
from our family to yours, our thoughts, hearts, and prayers with you in your time of sorrow
Phillip & Martha Earles, Princeton, Indiana

September 25, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss you must be experiencing at this time. Know that your family is in my prayers.
Rev. Mr. Thomas Lambert