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BELMONT - Freida Viola Elder Black, 72, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013.
She was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Wayne County, Mo., to the late Lloyd and Pauline Marler Elder.
Freida is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dennis Black of Belmont; three children, Dennis Robert Black Jr. and wife, Pam, of Ohio, Tammy Harris and husband, David, of Dallas, Lavonda Pearson and husband, Dwayne, of Shelby; four grandchildren, Justin May, Timothy Harris, Jonathon Harris and A.J. Roberts; one great-grandchild, Adam Carter Harris; brothers, Jerry Elder of Rochelle, Ill., and Kemmy Elder of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Rocky Pearson; and sister, Doris Gordon.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 at Carothers Funeral Home, 412 S. Main St., Stanley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com.
Carothers Funeral Home is serving the Black family.
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We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Freida. She was a kind and beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Connie Sexton Eldridge
March 20, 2013
I was so very sad and sorry to hear of Freida's passing. She was a great person and a cherished friend and like a second Mom to me. I will cherish all the great memories of our time together. I will never forget all the wonderful times we had when Scooter's and I were growing up. Frieda was so kind and loving to me and I will never forget her. Dennis, Tammy, Scooter , Robbie and the rest of the family you have my heartfelt sympathy. She is one of God's special angel's now. She will forever be in my thoughts. Rest in peace dear friend.
Wanda Henson-Kearns
March 19, 2013
We are so sorry we couldn't be with you! We are thinking of you.
Boot and Bill Gobtop
March 19, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Brenda & Robert Bjorneby
March 19, 2013
So sorry to hear of Freida. She was so sweet and kind to all she knew. I am better for knowing her. Once again sorry for your loss.
Allen Roberts
March 19, 2013
You brought love and beauty into so many people lives and they will always remember you for that , you are now one of God's beautiful angels , rest in peace Freida
Tonya Henson
March 19, 2013
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
Mike, Beth, Chris, Brittany, and Rachel Skulkety
March 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Freida's death. My thoughts are with you all.
Elisabeth Gobtop
March 18, 2013
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