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Linda Black Obituary
Black's daughter, Nancy, said her mother died Thursday of ovarian cancer at a hospital in Atascadero.
Linda Black wrote before her death that she was "fascinated by the challenge of reading what (I'm convinced) God has written for us in the placement of the planets."
She studied and practiced astrology for more than 40 years, following a childhood interest. She began writing horoscopes for TMS in 1992.
Black collaborated with her daughter, Nancy, in the last few months of her life. Nancy Black will continue writing the daily column for TMS, www.astrologers-online.com and other Web sites.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
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Lita Fitzgibbons
February 14, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Her insight into Astrology was the
best on earth!
October 6, 2010
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Bonnie Edwards
February 26, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Reni Stockman
October 12, 2009
God Bless. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Bonnie Jean Collins
October 12, 2009
I will miss her a lot, Prayers and good blesings to her family! She opened another door and now will watch over us all with her Love, wisdom and kindness!
"BIG JOHN" LOWDER
October 12, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOHN LOWDER
October 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 12, 2009
Ms.Black will be truly missed. My heart goes out to the family. She is among the stars again. Her daugther will take her place-Like mother. That is a pleasure to know. Enjoy reading. Prayers to the family - A. Reader
JON LOWDER
October 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 8, 2009
May God Bless you . I used to read her Horoscopes for years . Enjoyed them all the time .Richard Winfield , Indiana
Tana
October 8, 2009
Rest in Peace, Linda Black. I miss your column. Please say hello to my sweetheart, Joe, and guide us from above.
October 8, 2009
I have read Linda Black's horoscopes for years! I always loved 8 and above! Rest in Peace!
Georgia George
Jackie
October 8, 2009
Rest in peace Linda. Your pain and suffering is over. To the family and friends left behind, may God give comfort and ease your suffering.
Geena West
October 4, 2009
A very special lady was called upon to arrive at the heavenly gates with God's open arms. I have followed her astrology as long as I can remember and it was always on target. I will miss knowing that she is no longer writing, but I'm am confident that her daughter has her talent and passion. I look forward to seeing her when I am called upon, I am happy that she is not suffering on earth. I imagine her smile in the photo is even bigger and brighter now that she is living in eternal life.
God Bless her family and her dear friends, we are millions!
Jon Lowder
October 2, 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)
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Tisha
September 30, 2009
May the peace of god that excels all thought guard your thoughts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.Philippians4:7
louis carwell
September 29, 2009
May God always be with you,rest in peace.
JON LOWDER
September 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruth Brisco
September 28, 2009
I have followed my horoscope for years through Ms. Black. She will be missed! Ruth
Jon Lowder
September 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KATHY HUDSON
September 23, 2009
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED, I REALLY ENJOYED MS. BLACK COLUMN
September 22, 2009
may god open his hands to your god blessdonna
Chele
September 21, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
carolyn
September 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 19, 2009
LOVE IS PATIENT;LOVE IS KIND LOVE IS NOT JEAIOUS OR BOASTFUL;IT IS NOT ARROGANT OR RUDE,LOVES BEARS ALL THINGS ,BELIVES ALL THINGS ,HOPES ALL THINGS ENDURES ALL THINGS LOVE NEVER ENDS SINCERLY DOTTIE BACH BEAUFORT S C
Sallie Martin
September 19, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bettie Welch
September 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Beth Petroff
September 19, 2009
May the Peace and Love of Christ Jesus be with you and your family during this difficult time of grief . Your mother has a beautiful soul.
Wanda Henry
September 19, 2009
So sorry to hear of Linda passing. No one is ever totally prepared for the death of a loved one. Soon God promise to swallow up death forever, and death will be no more.
Lynn
September 19, 2009
To the Black family,
May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow. Know that she will be missed by many. Cherish good times and remember that God of all comfort is interested in you and your hopes and desires.
Brenda Rivers-Taylor (Ms Taylor)
September 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Henryk Zaleski
September 19, 2009
May God grant you eternal peace.
R Golay
September 19, 2009
To the the family of Linda Black - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow,I know that Linda will be missed by many.
Stan Smith
September 18, 2009
Godspeed Linda.
Sheila Smith
September 18, 2009
God bless you Linda and all those who loved you.
LEO GILBERT
September 18, 2009
TO THE LEO GILBERT FAMILY:
MAY THE GOD THAT BEARS ALL SORROWS
TAKE CARE OF YOU.A MAN OF SORROW ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF. GO TO HIM IN PRAYER.
YOUR COUSIN REV. BOBBIE HALL
&
THE WATERS FAMILY
carol buck
September 18, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gail Siegel
September 18, 2009
Rest In Peace, Linda Black.
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