January 24, 1919 - December 14, 2021
Julia Marie Black, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away at 102 years old on December 14, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1919, in Minot, North Dakota to Reverend Clarence C. and Marie White. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 50 years (Robert), her son Paul V. Black of Laguna Hills, California, Her brother Paul White, and sister Ester Fish. Left to treasure her memory are children Robert Black Jr. and wife Nancy, Thomas Black and wife Nora, Michael St. George, Daughter-in-law Charlotte Black, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and one great great great granddaughter.
Julia was a wonderful cook and gardener. During her life she was a seamstress, trained as a welder during World War 2, operated a dairy and beef cattle farm, and managed a grain farm for over 50-years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was highly respected and had many friends throughout the community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy for over 65 years. Memorial services will be held on January 29, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church at 10:00AM.
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My Grandmother was the bedrock of our family. She led a long and productive life. She taught us all to show God's love and kindness to others. I appreciate the love and support of her church family at First United Methodist and the Searcy Community.
Dr. Christopher Allan Back
The University of Memphis
We was saddened to hear about Ms. Black, she was a fine lady and we were blessed to know her and her family, our love and prayers are with the family
Mrs. Julia was an amazing lady and I had great admiration for her. She and Mr. Black always sat near us in church and later she did. I always enjoyed visiting with her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Irene Gray
To Mrs. Julia's family, I had the pleasure of helping her when she would come into Walgreens to get some pictures printed. She was such a delight each time I helped her. She certainly loved her family and I would usually get some story behind the pictures she was printing. She lived such a long life and saw so much but I will remember her the most for all the kindness she showed me when I helped her at Walgreens.
WORDS ARE BREATHLESS ABOUT HOW MUCH WE THOUGHT AND LOVED MS. BLACK, SHE WAS THE KINDNESS PERSON AND WAS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP WHERE EVER SHE COULD, SHE WATCH THE BAILEY KIDS ALWAYS WITH HER LOVE. SHE WAS LIKE A GRAND MA TO THE BAILEY KIDS, SHE WAS A FINE CHRISTIAN LADY AND AFTER WE MOVED AWAY WE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HER AT WAL MART, SHE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS AND SHE IS ONE OF GODS ANGELS, YOU KNOW I BELIEVE SHE WILL HAVE A GREAT BIG GARDEN AND FLOWERS IN HEAVEN THAT IS WHAT SHE LOVED TO DO, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED YOU I AM GOING TO MISS SENDING YOU CARDS, JOHN ORVILLE AND LYNDA BAILEY
Prayers for the family.
Jammie Southard Whaley and Freddie Southard Whaley
Praying for the family.
Jammie Southard Whaley and Freddie Southard Whaley