Candace Lynn Poe Blackburn, age 46 of Broadway, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday (6/7/2019) at the Duke Hospice-Hock Family Pavilion.  Candace was born on April 28, 1973, daughter of Michael Reid Poe and Donna McNeill Poe.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard and Annabelle McNeill, and Reid and Mary Poe.   Candace was an author who had a gift for writing.    She loved to talk about daily events on Facebook and loved to cook.  Her children were her greatest joys in life and she was a blessing to all who had the privilege to know her, love her and call her friend.    Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Monday at the Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church with Rev. Doug Houston officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Surviving are her parents Mickey and Donna McNeill Poe of Broadway.     Husband of almost 28 years Paul Edward Blackburn of the home.  Sons Logan Michael Blackburn and Carson Edward Blackburn.  Brother Matthew Dean Poe and her special group of friends, Kaycey McNeill McLaughlin, Shannon Suggs, Tracy Brooks Armstrong, Marijo Tyson Measamer and Stephanie Miller.  The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6-8 at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway and one hour prior to the funeral service from 2-3 pm Monday at the Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church.  Online condolences can be made at wwww.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com   Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.