Alfredzine Black Obituary

Name: Visitation for Alfredzine Black
Start: 2025-04-05T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-05T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Greater Second Baptist Church

Psalm 91:1 (NIV)

"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

A Time to be Born / A Time to Transition to Death… Alfredzine (Betty) Black, born November 2, 1939 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Alfred Pates and Dona Mae Owensby. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 8:30am, she peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Angela Black Stokes, San Diego, California and Dianna Black Williams of Indianapolis, Anthony Williams, Sr. South Bend. Grandchildren: Nickolas Stokes (Rasheeda) San Diago, Stepahnie Tasley, also of San Diago, Anthony Williams, Jr., Indianapolis and Aubrey Williams of Indianapolis. Great Grandchildren: Skaiya Williams, Cheyenne Stokes, Christian Stokes, Kierra Stokes, and Layla Stokes. Siblings: Orine Johnson, Minister Wallace Owensby, Sr., Charles Owensby, Sr. (Lorese), and Arvern Owensby (Bobbie). Sisters-in-law Legertha Owensby, Carrie Black, Marion, IN, Annie Lenior of Dallas, TX, and Carolyn Black of Anderson, IN.

Education… Mrs. Black, also known as Betty, was a graduate of Marion High School and later attended Indiana Business College, Marion, IN.

Family… On November 23, 1957, she married the love of her life, Eddie Lee Black, by the late R.H. Faulkner, from that union, they had three daughters, Angela, Sheila, and Dianna.

Spiritual Journey… Mrs. Black started her spiritual walk at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor R.H. Faulkner. Later, alongside her husband, founded the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church where she served as First Lady, Sunday Worship Leader, and Sunday School Teacher. In addition, she authored/composed seven inspirational religious and children's books. She also wrote and directed a play, during Easter at the YWCA. She believed in the power of prayer, interceding in prayer for others, and keeping the faith. She spoke Truth to Power in her daily conversations, especially at speaking engagements during conferences. When visiting with her, you would always walk away feeling spiritually empowered and/or encouraged to make it through whatever challenges you were facing.

A Time to Let Go… Mrs. Black leaves to cherish her memory, Special Friends: Minister Margaret Walker, Mrs. Mary Ann Stanley, Mrs. JoAnn Bell, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A Time to Reunite…. Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Dona Mae, her loving husband, Pastor Eddie Lee Black, daughter, Sheila Black, brothers, Jerry Cannon, Sr., and Thirsty Cannon (sister-in-law), Jimmy Grant Owensby and Mae Owensby (sister-in-law),Willie B. Owensby and Vera Owensby (sister-in-law), Earl Owensby, Sr., and Sarah Owensby (sister-in-law), Pastor Ocine Owensby, sister, Jeanette Dean and William Dean. Brothers-in-law: Robert Black and Altha Black(Sister in-law), George Black, James Black, Charles Black, and sisters-in-law: Idella Black, Martha Hill, and Maggie Wimsatt.

Mrs. Alfredzine (Betty) Owensby Black, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Family and friends will celebrate her life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and a funeral service immediately following at Greater Second Baptist Church, 705 W. 26th St, Marion, IN 46953. Pastor Stanford Bolden officiating. Her faith and her love will remain in our hearts forever. For arrangements and more information visit Glohar and Glohar Funeral Services.

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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Apr. 1, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfredzine Black

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Kathrine Nisley

April 4, 2025

There are so many awesome memories of this beautiful lady and no doubt she touched numerous lives- she certainly did mine. There was a long period of time that we talked at least 3-4 times a week for at least an hour. The Holy Spirit was certainly present in her life and l remember decades ago of her thinking about this day and just sitting in her Daddy´s `lap´ in Glory one day, and no doubt she´s had that blessing! I´m sure she´s singing and dancing and playing her piano, too!!! I´m so happy for her, and while we celebrate her joy, there´s always the sorrow as we miss those we love! Thank you, Lord, for bringing this beautiful lady into my life and the friendship we shared!
I will not say `Good-bye,´ but rather, `Til we meet again!´ Our love, thoughts and prayers to her beautiful family as well, during this time and always!!

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