Eight Decades with the Lord

Eight Decades with the Lord is the heartfelt memoir of Mary Ann Blackmon, a woman whose life has been marked by grace, perseverance, and unwavering faith. Born into poverty in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mary Ann could not have imagined how God would guide her through a life of purpose, ministry, and generational impact. From integrating schools to raising three exceptional children, from teaching piano to hundreds of students to volunteering in hospitals, and from traveling the country in a motorhome with her beloved husband to navigating profound loss–Mary Ann invites you into her journey with honesty and wisdom. Her story is not just about the milestones but about the moments: moments of prayer, service, laughter, grief, healing, and deep spiritual growth. Through depression, caregiving, and personal health struggles, she learned what it truly means to surrender and to trust in the God who never let her go. Each chapter is filled with Scripture, heartfelt reflections, and lessons for living–a legacy of love and faith passed from generation to generation. Whether you are just beginning your walk with God or have traveled with Him for years, this memoir will encourage you to reflect on your own testimony. Eight Decades with the Lord is a beautiful reminder that with God, nothing is wasted–and every season of life has meaning, purpose, and the potential to bless others.