It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Faye McDonald Black of Jarratt, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 78, on October 12, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Earl McDonald and Leola McDonald. She is survived by : her husband Harold Black; her stepdaughter Darlene (Tommy Tubbs); her great grandchild Tanner Pallone; her brother Willard McDonald; her children, Bonnie Burns (Chris) and Randy Black (Lyn); her stepchildren, David Black (Juanita), Jeffrey Black and Sandra Nooney (Pat); her grandchildren, L. J. Lamberth, Joy Lankford (Lee), Jerrica Dauphin (Eric), Alyssa Black and Alex Black; her stepgrandchildren, David Black, Jr. (Josalyn), Bobbie Lee Gilbert (Scott), Brandon Tubbs, Michelle Smith (Michael), Jennifer Nelson (Landon), Amy Pate (Dyllon), Chase Henderson, Katie Henderson and Cody Black; her great grandchildren, Madison Pallone, Leyla Pallone, McKayla Pallone, Tyler Pallone, Hayleigh Pallone and Aerabella Dauphin; and her brothers, Vernon McDonald, Clarence McDonald, Calvin McDonald, James McDonald and George McDonald. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law who were more like sisters.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Purdy Baptist Church, 186 Smoky Ordinary Rd, Emporia, Virginia 23847.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Owen Funeral Home