Debra Irene (Cochran) Black, age 62 of Marlboro, was escorted by angels to be with Her Saviour on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Charles Jackson and Floriene Louise (Hall) Cochran.
She married her beloved, Roderick E. Black Jr. on June 19, 1982. Debbie is also survived by her brother, Charles J. (Marylin) Cochran, her children Rebecca (Christopher) Dennison, Roderick E. III (Shelly), Jonathan (Kelsey), and Amanda (Joel) Navis. Her grandchildren Carissa, Aidan, Evan, Meagan, Joshua, Jacob, Roderick 4th, Charles, Isabella, and Sophia will forever keep their Mom-Mom alive in their hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents and her seven unborn grandchildren.
Debra’s life surrounded around family and her faith in Jesus Christ. Saved at a young age, her life was immersed in ministry. From being church pianist and Christian schoolteacher to serving by her husband’s side as a pastor’s wife and for the last 19 years travelling all around the country in evangelism. Through this she has touched the lives of countless people.
She played the piano and wrote many songs in praising her Lord. One of these songs is a comfort to our hearts with the promise of Heaven. “There’s a land where we’ll never say goodbye again. There’s a Land where we’ll never grieve or cry again. Loved ones dear we will hold near, and the day is always clear! Forever dwelling in the presence, of our King!” How reassuring it is to know that one day we will be able to see her again!
Friends and family will be received Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM and 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church 745 N. Freedom St, Ravenna, Ohio. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with funeral services officiated by Pastor David Ballert at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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