Wanda Sue Black
December 20, 1945 ~ August 7, 2016
Wanda Sue Key Black was born December 20, 1945 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Virgil and Trebia Coon Key. She left this life in the arms of her loving husband to join our Heavenly Father on August 7, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
She married the love of her life, David Rodney Black, on April 1, 1967. They made their home and raised their three children in Hughes Springs. She dedicated her life to her family. She was a Christian and a member of First United Methodist Church of Hughes Springs. After retiring from Joe Richardson Insurance, she and David enjoyed traveling, helping others in their community, spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They could often be found at most any Mustang sporting event or any event involving their grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her only son, David Rodney Black, Jr; her parents; mother-in-law, Ethel Wallace Black; brothers-in-law, Arthur Doddridge and Wayne Beals.
Surviving Sue, is her best friend and husband, David; daughters, Tonya and spouse Byron Compton and Jeannie and spouse J.C. Anderson; grandchildren, James Duke and wife Allison, Kelli Boyter and husband Brian, Jantzen Foster and girlfriend Amanda Metzgar, Haley Compton and boyfriend Brandon Farmer, Colby Anderson and Trent Anderson; three handsome great-grandsons, Kingston Boyter, Kellan Oney, and Hudson Duke; and her beautiful great-granddaughter, Jaycee Oney; sisters, Corine Doddridge and Bonnie Beals; brothers, Carlee Key and Don Key; as well as a very large and loving extended family and very special friends.
Services for Mrs. Black will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to UAMS Myeloma Institute.
University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc.
Myeloma Institute Development Office
4301 W. Markham # 816
Little Rock, AR 72205
or online at http://myeloma.uams.edu/giving/ways-to-give/honor-and-memorial-giving.
She married the love of her life, David Rodney Black, on April 1, 1967. They made their home and raised their three children in Hughes Springs. She dedicated her life to her family. She was a Christian and a member of First United Methodist Church of Hughes Springs. After retiring from Joe Richardson Insurance, she and David enjoyed traveling, helping others in their community, spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They could often be found at most any Mustang sporting event or any event involving their grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her only son, David Rodney Black, Jr; her parents; mother-in-law, Ethel Wallace Black; brothers-in-law, Arthur Doddridge and Wayne Beals.
Surviving Sue, is her best friend and husband, David; daughters, Tonya and spouse Byron Compton and Jeannie and spouse J.C. Anderson; grandchildren, James Duke and wife Allison, Kelli Boyter and husband Brian, Jantzen Foster and girlfriend Amanda Metzgar, Haley Compton and boyfriend Brandon Farmer, Colby Anderson and Trent Anderson; three handsome great-grandsons, Kingston Boyter, Kellan Oney, and Hudson Duke; and her beautiful great-granddaughter, Jaycee Oney; sisters, Corine Doddridge and Bonnie Beals; brothers, Carlee Key and Don Key; as well as a very large and loving extended family and very special friends.
Services for Mrs. Black will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to UAMS Myeloma Institute.
University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc.
Myeloma Institute Development Office
4301 W. Markham # 816
Little Rock, AR 72205
or online at http://myeloma.uams.edu/giving/ways-to-give/honor-and-memorial-giving.
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Becky and I first got to know Sue and David Black in 1982. That is the year that I started coaching youth baseball during the summer and David was the President of our league. Bec and I very quickly came to love them. Not many folks actually know all the hard work and sacrifice that it takes for someone to serve in this position and no one could ever do the job without a wonderful partner to share the burden. Sue was that wonderful partner to David. We watched her work tirelessly and we never heard her complain. We will miss this wonderful lady so much. God Bless David and family. We Love You. Randy and Becky Dean
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Jeannie, Tonya, David and all of your family. Sue will be so missed but she will live on through you and your family. She has touch many lives that will carry her on with them. She has made a difference with so many people. Hold her in your heart always and know that she is with you. She is an angel now and always there for you. My family has shared many memories with you all. Our hearts are forever touched by Sue. All my love,Dana
Will never forget Sweet Sue! She was always there for everyone. When my dad passed she was the first person to come and help. Always smiling! Always said the most thoughtful things. Could run like a rabbit! Very good softball player! One of a kind friend–loved her husband and family and loved showing those pictures of them! She will be missed by all that knew her. God bless and comfort the family-you all will meet again one glorious day!
To Mr. Black & family: I can't put in words my apologies for you. I am truly sorry for your loss. As you focus on the positive moments of her life, I encourage you to read Acts 24:15 as it provides hope and a beautiful promise from God to keep in mind. Sorry again.
Sissy MillerMy thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Sue was such a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. My deepest sympathy to each of you of you. I have walked in your shoes, but God carried me through the time of grieving. Open your heart and let him do the same for you. God Bless each of you.
Sue Black was, and continues to be, a precious gift to all who knew her. I never saw her when she wasn't wearing that beautiful smile of hers. Our loss is Heaven's gain. She will be missed, remembered and cherished until we see her again in glory. The Black Family will be in our prayers. Mike & Sandy Skipper
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sue was a very loving sister. I was so proud to go through the journey of multiple myeloma with her and David. Her loving spirit touched everybody that came in contact with her. Cancer never caused her to lose the twinkle in her eye. I will truly miss Susie Q.-Bonnie Beals
Sue was very dear to me and my husband ,Anthony. When she worked for Richardson's ins. , She was never too busy to help when you needed anything . She will be miss ! Anthony and Edith Sexton