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Mary Harris "Lil Sis" BLACK
Mary Harris "Lil Sis" BLACK
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Mary BLACK Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Sue-Sue
December 31, 2009
Mommy I made it past Thanksgiving, Christmas and now we are going into a New Year. I miss you and our talks about the goodness of the lord together. I love you and miss you so much.
your daugher
Susan "Sue-Sue" Woodson
lydia covington
October 6, 2009
i love you mary with all my heart, from the moment you reached out to me you brought joy to my life. you inspired me to be better and brought me closer to the lord. im always thinking about you and i will never forget you. i will cherish you all the days of my life. i miss you!!!!!
Your Daughter Susan-"Sue Sue"
October 2, 2009
I am so blessed a grateful to have so many blessed people continually tell me how you, Mommie, counciled, prayed and spoke scriptual words of hope and encouragement over many people.You took the time to witness the goodnes of Salvation that Jesus died on the cross for us ALL to recieve,You always did it with great joy and anticipation. Your Homegoing was not a funeral it was like nothing I have ever witnessed before.The joy of the lord was there and deliverance for many even me was there at your homegoing celebration,A celebration of your wonderful life here on this earth. My sweet little Naa Naa, I will miss you SO MUCH and the memories that I have of you are what is keeping me strong at this time. One of the last words you spoke to me in Hospice was, "Sue Sue I want to rest in peace now". Naa Naa you ARE resting in peace now and I know your Mansion in heaven is AWESOME, streets of Gold,gates with precious stones,continual praise and worship, Glory to GOD!!! I WILL love you always and miss you sorely but I know you are resting in the arms of the savior and you haven't stopped dancing yet, LOL!!!.
October 1, 2009
Mere words will never explain my hearfelt condolences to your family! Having just started a new job when I met your Mother was a godsend to me! She always had a kind biblical word for me and my family and I looked forward to tucking her in at night so I could share the glory of our heavenly father! You are blessed to have had your Mom as long as you did, and she lived a life fitting for the Queen she is! She wrote me a note filled with scripture that I will treasure forever! I knew I was in the right field when I met your Mom; I am honored to have her as my friend and confidante! Go in peace with your memories giving God all the glory!
Sincerely,
Glenda Jones
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LITISHA THANIEL,MILLS
September 29, 2009
NANA I KNOW YOU GONE TO BE WITH MY BABY (PEPPY)TELL HIM I SAID HELLO AND WE MISS YOU BOTH.WHEN I FIRST MET YOU I STILL HAD GROWING TO DO AND WHEN I WAS DOWN AND OUT YOU LIFTED ME UP.YOUR FAVORITE QUESTION WAS ARE YOU SAVED YET ?YOU ALWAYS LOVED WHEN YOU PRAYED FOR ME.JUST TO CALL AND HEAR YOUR LITTLE VOICE GOOD EVENING PRAISE THE LORD!!!!WHEN I WAS YOUNG I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE BUT WHEN I GOT OLDER I REALIZED.WHEN PEPPY GOT HURT I WAS HURT BUT YOU SHOUTED HAPPINNESS AND I KNEW HE WAS OKAY.I AM JUST SAD BUT YOU HAVE LIVED YOUR LIFE.JUST CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ME AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.
TO SUE SUE AND NUNA AND THE FAMILY:SHE HAS LIVED HER LIFE AND SUE YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH BUT JUST KNOW SHE STILL WILL BE SMILING DOWN ON YOU HER AND PEPPY.JUST STAY STRONG AND I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH.
NANA I LOVE GIVE MY BABY A KISS FOR ME.
Sylvia Minor Reese Johnson
September 28, 2009
May God bless the family now and always.
From my family to yours.
September 28, 2009
"Lil Sis" was a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face and a kind word from her heart. You have our deepest sympathy. Know that time will comfort, heal and strengthen your family and fond memories of your mother will live in the hearts of all who knew her.
We met you, your wife and "Lil Sis" in Picadilly about two years ago. My mom and "Bootsie" are good friends.
Virginia Williams (formerly of Richmond, VA)
Barbara W. Johnson (formerly of Richmond, VA)
Carla Crossin
September 28, 2009
Deacon Black and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. May you hold your precious memories close to your heart. Keep the faith and GOD loves you all. CC&family
Earlene Charity
September 28, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We have so many wonderful memories of your mom. (Pookie, Trisha, Cyn, Night and Debbie)
September 28, 2009
I thank God for putting in my path this true women of God.May God continue to bless strengthen and keep the family. love,mary terry and aunt lottie Quarles
Roslyn Banks Goode
September 28, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Eva Charity
September 28, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ms. Black will always remain in our hearts.
Regina Jefferson
September 28, 2009
I offer my deepest sympathy to George, Alice and the Black Family. I pray that God’s mercy grant you peace and comfort during your time of loss.
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you planned:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Member of your Sixth Baptist Church Family
Jacqueline Daniels-Love
September 28, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
September 27, 2009
I am deeply saddened to say farewell to a true Lady. However, I take comfort in the faith that you are now with your Lord and we give thanks that he allowed you to stay and bless our lives. What a blessing you were to me and all who knew you. I will miss how you would pray over me and give me counsel. Our summertime chats about flowers, the neighborhood and, of course, faith will be missed most of all. At Mass this evening I looked up and saw the sunshine coming into the church through the stained glass window into the sanctuary and I knew that it was you dancing in the light. You will always be my very special friend and I cannot wait to take your hand again someday. Thank you, thank you, thank you. With all of the very best love from your grateful friend, Erik
B C
September 25, 2009
May you find comfort in this time of greif. The Bibles message of hope and comfort for your loved one will help a lot.
Acts 25:15
SANDRA & HENRY CARRINGTON
September 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachel Satterfield
September 25, 2009
George & Al,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Take time to grieve; Jesus grieved and He wants you to grieve. Knowing that God is with you on this journey, as He always is; and He has given you memories, please find comfort in those sweet memories of your mom and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Be blessed.
The Satterfield Family
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