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Judith T. Black

Judith T. Black

Judith T. Black, 81, of Pensacola, Florida passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Wesley Haven Villa in Pensacola. She was born in Vevay on January 13, 1939 the daughter of Lewis and Talpha Aldred Truesdale and was raised by her adopted parents George and Roznita Oakley Lester. She was married to Harold Black on August 23, 1958 and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2016.

Survivors include one son Jeffery (Lori) Black of Cadiz, Kentucky; two daughters Debra (John) Weale of Columbus, Ohio and Teresa (Mike) Varner of Pensacola; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Black was a 1957 graduate of Cross Plains High School. She had worked for 30 years at Shilitos in Cincinnati, but her main occupation was being a homemaker and mom. Judy enjoyed being a seamstress and loved to garden as well.

Graveside services for Judy will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 1 p.m. at the Benham Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Brooks of the Benham United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.