Nerva Jane Black
Graveside services for Nerva Jane Black, 91, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Hutton Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Black died at 9:10 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Willow Health Care.
She was born July 10, 1922, at Alton, Missouri, to Gible Parrott and Bessie Johnson Parrott. On March 12, 1938, she was married in Oregon County, Missouri, to Owen Black, who preceded her in death on July 22, 1989. She had been a seamstress at Angelica in Mountain View, Missouri and was a Depression Glass Dealer in Hutton Valley, Missouri. Mrs. Black loved to play the piano and was a member of the General Baptist Church, Willow Springs, Missouri.
She is survived by three children, Roy Black, Willow Springs, Missouri, Marideth Benfield, husband, Leroy, West Plains, Missouri and Loretta Warden, Kansas City, Missouri; four grandsons, Paul Benfield, Eddie Benfield, Loyd Warden and Danny Warden; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one great-grandson, four brothers and two sisters, precede her in death.
Mrs. Black will lie in state from 2:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hutton Valley Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Gwen Stites
August 22, 2013 @ 12:33 pm
What a wonderful, loving Aunt! I am so blessed to have had her as a precious and loving guide in my life… Love you, Aunt Nerva….Now, go sing and laugh with Mamma.. She’s been waiting for you to enjoy the flowers with her…
Betsy Scaggs
August 22, 2013 @ 4:16 pm
So sorry for your loss! Mrs. Black was a very special lady. I remember my mother used to take me up to her house to buy depression glass, and that is what started me collecting it. Mrs. Black was always so nice and always offered to help look for a particular piece if we needed her to. Loved how she always made us feel right at home there. Praying for the family that God will comfort you.
Linda K. (Henry) Daugherty
August 22, 2013 @ 6:40 pm
I have known Nerva since I was in grade school, went to school with her children. So sorry for your loss, Loretta, Meridith, and Roy.
Melody (Henry) Schneider
August 22, 2013 @ 11:06 pm
Many fond memories of being at her house with my parents (Vida and Ernest) when I was a little kid. I have many treasures that my Mother bought at her glass store. Loving prayers and thoughts to her family.
Freda Johnson
August 23, 2013 @ 3:24 pm
My Aunt Nerva was the perfect example of what an aunt should be. Sadly, she’s the last sibling of my dad. My fondest memories are spending two weeks every summer in their home. She taught me how to play the piano and always beamed with pride when I played at her church. She would always say “I taught her to play that way”. What a blessing she has been in my life. Love and prayers to Loretta, Meredith & Roy Owen and families. Love you all!
Kathryn Morris
August 24, 2013 @ 7:55 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Nerva was a very nice lady. We went to church with Nerva and Owen at General Baptist Church there at Willow Springs. My dad, (Donnie Morris) was the pastor there in the late 60s. I always loved to hear Nerva sing and play the piano. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Loretta Warden
August 30, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
I love you mom.