Killeen flags to be lowered in her honor on Jan. 29 - Jan. 31
KILLEEN, Texas (January 18, 2024) – The City of Killeen is honoring and celebrating the life of former councilmember Elizabeth Blackstone, who recently passed away.
Blackstone was 75 and served on the Killeen Council from 2012 to 2015 as councilwoman and Mayor Protem. She also worked for the Killeen Independent School District from 1982 to 2003.
“Our community has lost a dedicated public servant and a true champion of the people,” Mayor Debbie Nash-King said. “Ms. Blackstone poured her heart into making our city a better place for everyone. Her love for this community was evident in every decision she made and every action she took. She leaves behind a legacy of service and compassion that will inspire us all to continue the work she started.”
Mayor Nash-King has ordered the City of Killeen flag to half-staff from Monday, Jan. 29 at 8a.m. - Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 8a.m. in honor of Blackstone. Her celebration of life funeral will be on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 11a.m. at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Killeen.
The City’s thoughts and condolences go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
To honor Blackstone’s memories, the family asks that donations be made to the Killeen Animal Shelter (3118 Commerce Drive); The Killeen Independent School District’s Homeless Student Program- H.A.R.P. (902 Rev. R. A. Abercrombie Drive); or the National Park Foundation (www.nationalparks.org/give).