Linda Joyce Clary Black, 80, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2024 while at her home and surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Linda was born in Cleveland County to the late Clarence Bryant Clary, Sr. and Margaret Ailene Brackett Clary. She is also predeceased by her eldest son, Scott Black and his wife Brenda Black and her brothers, C.B. Clary, Jr., Tommy Clary and Kenneth Clary.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 62 years, John William Black of the home, son, Ronnie Black of Shelby, granddaughter, Ansley Robinson and husband Jonathan of Shelby as well as a grandson, Brandon Cryder and his girlfriend, Alli Howell of Parker, Colorado, great-grandchildren, Loretta Robinson and Lennon Robinson, a sister, Nancy Raley of Shelby; as well as her nephews and their families.

Linda retired from Universal Manufacturing and later Carolina trophies in Shelby, where she spent many years working diligently and making friends with everyone she met. Linda was a faithful member of Christopher Road Baptist Church in Shelby. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed spending time fishing, camping and vacationing with her family. She was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2022 at Christopher Road Baptist Church, 420 Christopher Church Road, Shelby, NC 20152. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be immediately following the service at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Christopher Road Baptist Church.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is honored to serve the Black Family. Memorial tributes may be made at