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Colleen Black-Dunigan Obituary

Colleen Black-Dunigan, 65, died of an aggressive cancer Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in hospice care in Fort Worth. Service: Memorial celebration will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at Convergence Church, 5745 James Ave., Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Iris Ministries (online or through Convergence Church), or the Fort Worth Humane Society. Colleen Barnard Dunigan was born Jan. 7, 1947, to the late William E. Dunigan and Sally Barnard Dunigan, in Fort Worth. She earned a nursing degree from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in professional counseling from Texas Woman's University. In addition to Colleen's devotion to the Lord, her greatest passion was pottery-making and the visual arts. Whether in her nursing and counseling professions or working hands-on in clay with children and adults, Colleen will be remembered as a passionate teacher, a personal encourager and a compassionate helper. Survivors: Colleen is survived by her husband, Robin Black-Dunigan; mother, Sally Baldwin; brothers, Clancy, Kelly and Kerry Dunigan; her dearly loved Jill; cousin, Pamela B. Vaughn; and many other beloved friends and coworkers.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 8, 2012.

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Frances Adeney

October 11, 2012

I have great memories of Colleen from our time in Berkeley. Romping with my kids, teaching me the art of pottery, laughing together in the back yard. She will be deeply missed.

Mary Ann Clark

September 10, 2012

I will miss her deeply, she was a great friend.

September 9, 2012

Unable to fly, we are saddened not to be with you for the celebration of Colleen's life. Our love for her will always be tenderly planted in our hearts. Until we see her again,
Bob and Helen Black

John and Cheri Houston

September 9, 2012

We are saddened to learn of Colleen's passing. John first met her when they were graduate students at TWU. Both Colleen and Rob have been inspirational to us over the years. We are so sorry for the loss of such a nice lady.

Barbara Baker

September 9, 2012

Colleen was such a giving and caring person. My niece suffers from depression and she never failed to ask about her and let me know she was praying for her. Now she has a advocate in Heaven. I miss her presence in my life.

Paul Corbin

September 8, 2012

Sorry to hear of the passing of Colleen.
I went to grade school with her and although I never kept in touch, I feel like I have lost someone special.
God bless her and the family.

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