Lottie Black

Lottie Mildred Bell Black, 96, of Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 12, 2010 at Iredell Memorial Hospital with her three sons by her bedside. Mrs. Black had been in declining health for several years and for the past year had made her home with her son, R.C., Jr. She was born May 6, 1914 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Lester and Laura Shoemaker Bell. On September 29, 1934 she married Russell Clarence Black, Sr., who preceded her in death on October 31, 2001. Mr. and Mrs. Black lived most of their life in the Fairview Community and for several years operated a small grocery and service station there. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and attended services regularly when able. She is survived by three sons, R.C. Black, Jr. and wife, Irene of Statesville, Jerry Black and wife Lib of Statesville and Don Black of Salisbury. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Susan Black Waldkirch and Julie Black Hayes of Charlotte, Karen Black Bell of Livermore, KY, Michael Black of Statesville, Annette Black Harris and Angel Black, both of Statesville. 12 great grandchildren; Gilbert and Beth Bell of Livermore, KY, Stephen Hayes of Cary, NC, Amanda Hayes of Chapel Hill, Andrew and Emily Hayes of Charlotte, Rebecca Waldkirch of Greenville, NC, Jennifer Waldkirch of Charlotte, Bryson and Paxton Black of Statesville, Megan Black Lindley of Lillington, NC and Jake Harris of Salisbury. Also surviving is one great great grandson, Braden Hayes of Charlotte. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by one sister, Mittie Lou Bell (John Reece) Woodward who was her best friend. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Fletch, Burl, Earl and J.T. Bell and two sisters, Jettie Bell Hayes and Gladys Bell Garrison. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darren Johnson and Rev. William Wease officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hebron Baptist Church, 175 Hebron Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Lottie Black.