EL PASO Lucile Hill Blackburn died Saturday, Aug. 31, in Royal Estates in El Paso where she had lived since May 2010. She was born on a farm outside of Abilene, Texas, on Jan. 28, 1912. A 1929 graduate of Abilene High School, she married Spence Blackburn in December 1936. He preceded her in death 40 years ago. A resident of San Angelo for 60 years beginning in 1950, Lucile was an employee of the San Angelo School District for 40 years from 1958 until 1998, when she retired at age 86. She was a secretary and assistant in the testing and guidance area in SAISD's central office. For 33 years, she administered GED test for over 500 clients per year. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in San Angelo. She was known for her deep faith, positive attitude, wise compassion, organizational skills, sense of humor, good dancing and hard work. She has a special ability to encourage others - her children, grandchildren, friends, coworkers, neighbors and persons taking the GED test. In 2009, she was named the National Volunteer of the Year for Meals on Wheels. She served as a volunteer for San Angelo's Meals For The Elderly for 12 years. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Thomas and her husband, Richard, of El Paso; her daughter, Lois Floyd and her husband, Ernie, of Clinton, Tenn.; her son, Bill Blackburn and his wife, Deana, of Kerrville, Texas; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at First Baptist Church of San Angelo, Texas. There will be a reception for friends and family from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.