of Conway, AR
April 10, 1923 - March 10, 2017
Wilma Jewel (Leonard) Black was born April 10, 1923 in Damascus, Arkansas to Joe and Bessie Leonard. She was married to O.G. Black who served and died in active duty in World War II.
She then married John Black in 1946 and had one son, Pat; they lived in Damascus, Arkansas for 8 years. In 1955 they moved to Conway, AR where she lived until her death on March 10, 2017.
In the 1940s, Wilma attended Arkansas State Teacher's College, which is now University of Central Arkansas. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in elementary education; she taught grade school in North Little Rock and fifth grade for Conway Public Schools for many years until retiring. She was a cherished member of Robinson Church of Christ in Conway, AR.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and friend to all. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her first husband O.G. Black, husband John Patrick ''Papa'' Black, her only son, John Patrick, ''Pat'' Black, her sisters Lucille and Imogene Leonard and brother Joe Eldon Leonard.
She is survived by her two grandchildren, John (Becky) Black of Springfield, MO and April (Louis) Krenn and her five great grandchildren-Morgan Black, Wesley Black, Kate Black and Weston Krenn and Ava Krenn, her sister Eulene Bradford, and several nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Wilma spent many of her days quilting and crocheting beautiful blankets for others. She blessed her grandchildren and many friends and families with her handmade materials. She loved to read books and enjoyed sitting on her swing admiring flowers, hummingbirds, and cars passing by. She was strong in spirit, humble, generous and kind. She was easy to love and her love will leave its legacy for many generations.
Roller McNutt Funeral Home will be handling the funeral services. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday March 13 and Tuesday March 14, 2017 during normal business hours.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 2:00 pm at Robinson Church of Christ, 1505 Robinson Ave, Conway AR 72034. The family requests that donations be made to Robinson Church of Christ for continuance of their wonderful serving ministries.
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3 Condolence(s)
Martha Black Wilkins
Monday, March 20, 2017
Im sorry that I wont be able to attend the service for Aunt Wilma. I always enjoyed visiting Aunt Wilma and Uncle J.P. . Aunt Wilma was a kind and loving Aunt. I have an afghan she made and gave to me. I will cherish it always. I shared her love for flowers and would send her pictures from time to time of my flower garden. She always enjoyed those pictures. I know she was loved by many and will be missed by many as well. I love you Aunt Wilma. May you Rest In Peace. Tell Uncle J.P. , Mom and Dad Hi for me.
Kenneth Mulkey
Thursday, March 16, 2017
I had the great pleasure of knowing Mrs. Black for the last 53 years as I first met her when she was my 5th grade teacher at Ellen Smith School, and then we both worshiped together at the same church. Mrs. Black was a wonderful teacher to each one of us, and was there for us through the good times, and the bad. I was in her classroom the day JFK was assassinated back in 1963. She was there for all her students helping them get through the rest of that horrible day. As both a mentor and friend she will be missed. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Ken Mulkey and family
Bob Barham & Family
Monday, March 13, 2017
Wilma was such a kind lady and we will miss her so much. My mother Joanne, always enjoyed visiting her as often as she could. She and I both visited Wilma and her sister in Greenbrier about a month ago and we are so glad we did. Wilma left a legacy behind of what a true Christian lady should be. Our deepest sympathy to her family. Romans 8:28