She was 90 years old. She is survived by her son, Thomas L. Black II and daughter-in-law Donell Black, and longtime best friend Susie Childers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Myrtle Blackwell, husband, Leonard Black, infant son, Lynn Franklin Black, and grandson, Thomas Leonard (Lynn) Black III.
Edith retired from Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. as a banking officer. She was a longtime member of Penelope Baptist Church in Hickory, serving as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and choir member.
Edith loved to write poetry and a compilation of her favorite inspirational poems was recently published.
Edith touched so many with her warm smile and kind spirit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 10:45am Monday, June 1, 2020 at Catawba Funeral Home.
Her service will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert Thompson, Pastor of Corinth Reformed Church, Hickory, NC, 11 am, Monday, June 1, 2020 at Catawba Funeral Home in Hickory, burial at Catawba Memorial Park to directly follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, PO Box 97372, Washington DC 20090-7372.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Black Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
