Lucy Kathryn Windsor Black

Lucy Kathryn Windsor Black passed away peacefully December 26, 2019 in Cary. She was born January 7, 1930 in Marshall, Missouri to Grovner Davis Windsor and Linna Cordry Windsor. She grew up on a farm in Cooper County, Missouri and graduated from Pilot Grove High School. She became the first of her family to graduate from college, receiving a B.S. in Home Economics from the University of Missouri. She married Chester D. Black in 1952 and they were happily together for 67 years, with three children.

Lucy resided for most of her adult life in Raleigh, later moving to Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary. Lucy was a lifetime member of West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, serving both as Deacon and Elder. She worked tirelessly at home and in the community with organizations such as the NC State Fair Home Economics Division, the PEO, and various charities. She was a fantastic cook, devoted mother, and loving wife. She was an outstanding member and leader of 4H clubs, and supported 4H in North Carolina through scholarships and contributions.

She is survived by her husband, Chester D. Black of Cary; daughter Linda K. Black of Raleigh, son Kevin L. Black (Rachel) of Long Beach, California, and son Ronald B. Black (Tammy) of Winston-Salem; grandchildren James D. Black, Victoria L. Black, William Vaughn, Thomas W. Black, and Adrian L. Black; great grandchildren Benjamin Black and Loreli Stout. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Grovner D. Windsor, Jr. and is survived by her brother John Windsor (Cindy) of Texas County, Missouri; sister-in-law Adrianna Briggs (Gary) of Memphis, Missouri.

Family will receive friends and guests at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary Friday, January 3, 2020 from 10AM to 12PM. A graveside service will be held later that day at 2PM at Raleigh Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10AM at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be made to West Raleigh Presbyterian Church or the Glenaire Annual Appeal.