The Shadow
HOT SPRINGS – Betty Irene Black, 59, of 70 Springcrest Lane, Apt. 70-100, Staunton, Va., and formerly of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at her residence.
She was born July 7, 1952, in Snowflake, W.Va., the daughter of the late Elder William Hunter Sr. and the late Irene Wright Hunter.
She had one brother who preceded her in death, William Hunter Jr.
She was married to Erwin Leon “Pappy” Black who preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 2012.
Mrs. Black was retired from Walmart in Covington, Va. She was the first lady of Promise Land Baptist Church. She was in the church missions and was a member of the Eastern Starr. She enjoyed singing, was a former cook at The Greenbrier Resort and was a former home health caregiver.
She is survived by a sister, Ruth Wiggins husband, Larry, of West Chester, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Joyce Hunter of St. Albans, W.Va.; three nephews, John Hunter, Larry Wiggins II and William Wiggins; and a niece, Brandy Hunter.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home in Hot Springs with the Rev. Vincent Coleman officiating.
Interment will be in Pinehurst Heights Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services from 11 a.m. to noon at McLaughlin and Young Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be registered at www.mclaughlinandyoung.com.
