Mrs. Frances M. Edwards Black, age 88, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mrs. Black was born in Washington County and daughter of the late Earnest & Velva McIntosh Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. “Bill” Black, a sister, Ruth Loyd and a brother, Marshall Edwards.
She was a member of Skyline Heights Baptist Church.
Mrs. Black enjoyed sending cards, loved her church family, spending time with her friends and family, especially her great-grandson.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha Black Swartz; granddaughter, Sherri Swartz; great-grandchild, Luisinho James Swartz; sister, Laura Cook (William); brothers, Raymond Edwards (Barbara) and William A. Edwards; and several nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank the 2800 wing of the Johnson City Medical Center and home healthcare providers for their wonderful care.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 pm Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Rev. Donald Page officiating.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions to her funeral fund may be made to Dillow Taylor Funeral Home P.O. Box 98 Jonesborough, TN 37659.
12/03/2015
Tonya (Odom) McKinney
I met Frances and Bill as a young child when I would go to work with my dad at Liberty Bell. I fell in love with them and kind of adopted them as my "grandparents". Frances was the sweetest woman I had ever met. I will always cherish the memories I had with her, and I will always remember the homemade German Chocolate cake she always made at Christmas. Martha, Sherry, and Luis my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. But always cherish the sweet memories and rejoice in knowing that she is with Bill "Pappy" once again, looking down and smiling upon us everyday!
12/03/2015
RALPH FULKERSON
FRANCES was a very good school mate and a nice
person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our
prayers are with family and friends
12/02/2015
Kim Goodman Shepard and family
Our thoughts and prayers to Martha, Sherry, Luis and all of the
family. Aunt Frances is one of the most wonderful women we
will ever be blessed to have in our lives. She left an ever
lasting footprint of love and humility on our hearts.
