Virginia Black Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Virginia Black

Pauline, SC

Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Granger Black, 93 readily accepted the Master’s call on the evening of August 31, 2020 at Woodland Place Assisted Living Facility (formerly Windsor House). A native of Spartanburg County, she was born December 22, 1926, to the late Mr. James Mansfield Granger and Mrs. Esther Greer Granger. Virginia was the widow of the late Reverend David Black, Sr.

At an early age, Mrs. Black joined Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Walnut Grove, SC; she remained a faithful member and served in various ministries until her health declined. Around 2008, she was bestowed the honor of Mother of the church.

Mrs. Black was employed as a domestic cleaner for many prominent families in the Spartanburg County community.

She truly loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Perhaps her greatest talents were being a natural comic and having a gift for making others laugh. She was a magnet for drawing family, friends and strangers together.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: two children, Richard Black and Evelyn Black; five siblings, Helen Granger Fuller, Estelle Granger Nash, James “Big Jim” Granger, Ruthie Mae Granger Young, Bobby Gene Granger; and two adopted siblings, Louise Meadows and Bo Brannon.

Mrs. Black leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to: her son, Mr. David Lee Black (Mary) of Pauline, SC and her daughter, Mrs. Jenelle Black Dean (Rickey) of Spartanburg, SC and one granddaughter reared in the home, Mrs. Ebony Black Evans (Keith) of Spartanburg, SC; her grandchildren Reverend David Locklear (Sheali) of Cincinnati, OH, Ms. Shaneka Black, Reverend Anthony Rashad Dean (Ana) and Ms. Leah Dean all of Spartanburg, SC; five great-grandchildren, Lauryn Evans, Ayden Tate, Amiyah Dean, Raegan Dean and Lucas Dean all of Spartanburg, SC; her sister, Mrs. Allie Lee Hardy (Clifford) of Buffalo, SC; her special friend and caregiver, Ms. Priscilla Koman of Spartanburg, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Granger Black will be held graveside on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Pauline, SC.

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To the family so sorry to hear of the transition of Sis.Black... A beautiful soul and woman of God... R.I.H Much love to all the Family and friends.. The Fowler family... Just a call away

Sorry for yall lost praying for yall.From Darnell Black family.Ronald Miller

Your loved one held a very special place in the hearts of many people. May it comfort you to know that her memory will always be cherished when we were patients at North Grove Rehab in 2017. With deepest sympathy Frances L Jeter

To the Fuller and Black families. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless you in your time of loss. Carolyn W. Ragin

My condolences to the Fuller and Black families. Look toward the hills, from where your help come,your comes from the Lord.
The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin Families

To my Godmother Jenelle and family I send my deepest love and condolences to you I love you very much

To the Family: At our lowest God is OUR Hope At our darkest God is OUR Light At our weakest, God is OUR Strength At our saddest, God is OUR Comforter,
You are in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers.
Reverend Steven L. (Jessica) Evans and St. Paul A.M.E. Church Family 835 Kennerly Road, Irmo, SC 29063

We send our condolences to you all. May God be your strength during the time. RIP Mrs.VirginiaAECGM

Virginia was a dear precious lady. She was a special friend her. She and her sister came to my wedding at Friendship Baptist Church in Pauline. My family loved her. God rest her soul Connie Smith Graham

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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