Seneca: Emma Joanne Howard Blackwell, 66, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Blackwell was born in Andrews on October 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Pratt John Howard and Getty H. Howard. She grew up in Andrews and attended Andrews High School. Mrs. Blackwell lived in Greenville for a number of years before moving to Seneca a short time ago. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Blackwell was predeceased by: two sisters, Nora Lee Howard and Doris Howell; a brother, Johnny Elwood Howard; and a great-grandson. Surviving are: her husband, Richard Arthur Blackwell of Seneca; three sons, Michael O'Neal Long of Andrews, Thomas Dwayne Long (Connie) of Johnsonville and William Douglas Meek, III (Gina) of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two daughters, Deborah Denise Vermilyea (George) of Gray Court and Vicki Lynn Long of Georgetown; two brothers, Henry James "Jackie" Howard (Linda) of Florence and John P. Howard, Jr. (Sandra) of Andrews; a sister, Nina Pope (Jimmy) of Hemingway; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2010, at Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Doug Mathis. Sign a guestbook at: www. mayerfuneralhome.com The family will receive friends prior to the service at the cemetery from one-thirty until two o'clock. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440