Obituary

Emma Black
(March 7, 1930 - October 2, 2011)

Emma Black 81, of Ironton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at her residence.  Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday October 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Truman Maynard. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery.  She was a homemaker.  Emma was born on March 7, 1930 in Huntington, WV the daughter of the late Dora and Annabelle Bailey Johnson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Clifford L. Black. Five sisters; Georgia and Edna Johnson, Dolly Craft, Ola Smith, and Jean Craft. Four Brothers; Ed Johnson, William Johnson, Franklin Johnson and Robert Johnson.  She is survived by her three daughters and son in law: Dora Ann and David Tackett of Webbville, Ky., Karen Turner of Ironton and Diana Bumbalough of Cookeville, TN., Three sons and daughters in law: Thomas and Brenda Black , Cecil and Kim Black all of Ironton and Clifford Rusty Black of Kitts Hill.  23 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.  Friends may call from noon until 8:00 pm on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at the Reger Funeral Home.