Shirley Faye Mcdonald Black

Mrs. Shirley Faye Black, 78, of Jarratt, formerly of Ashland, Al, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Leola McDonald and she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Black; a step-daughter and her husband, Darlene and Tommy Tubbs; a great-grandson, Tanner Pallone and a brother, Willard McDonald.

Mrs. Black is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Burns (Chris); son  Randy Black (Lyn)two step-sons, David Black (Juanita) and Jeffrey Black; step-daughter, Sandra Nooney (Pat); five grandchildren, L. J. Lamberth, Joy Lankford (Lee), Jerrica Dauphin (Eric), Alyssa Black and Alex Black; nine step-grandchildren, David Black, Jr. (Josalyn), Bobbie Lee Gilbert (Scott), Brandon Tubbs, Michelle Smith (Michael), Jennifer Nelson (Landon), Amy Pate (Dyllon), Chase Henderson, Katie Henderson and Cody Black; six great-grandchildren, Madison Pallone, Leyla Pallone, McKayla Pallone, Tyler Pallone, Hayleigh Pallone and Aerabella Dauphin and a number of step-great-grandchildren; six brothers, Vernon McDonald, Clarence McDonald, Calvin McDonald, James McDonald and George McDonald and numerous nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law who were more like sisters.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Southside Regional Medical Center for the loving care shown to Mrs. Black and to them during her time spent there.

Funeral services and interment will be held in Alabama and a Celebration of Life service will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, October 21 at Purdy Baptist Church,

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Purdy Baptist Church, 186 Smoky Ordinary Rd, Emporia, Virginia 23847.