Eunice Black's Funeral

Obituary

Eunice Faye Black, 80, of Ramona passed away July 14, 2024. Eunice was born on November 7, 1943 in Jay, Oklahoma to George Andoe and Alice Andoe (Wilson). Eunice attended school in Jay, Oklahoma and graduated in 1962. In April 1964, she married Huston Wayne Black. Together they were blessed with a son and two daughters. Huston and Eunice were married 55 years until he passed on February 17, 2020. They lived in Ramona, Ok for over 40 years and were members of the Ramona Church of Christ.

Eunice pursued her education in business and accounting. She served as an office manager for Superior Manufacturing, Dewey OK and previously at Great Plains Stainless, Tulsa, OK. Beyond her professional achievements, Eunice found joy in various hobbies including quilting, sewing, cooking, gardening, and baking for church events.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents George and Alice Andoe: Her brothers: Bob, George (Pink), Joseph, and Frank Andoe. And her sisters Ida, Esther, Peggy and Emma.

She is survived by her son, Clayton Wayne Black and his wife Casie Black; daughter, Molly McManus and her husband Mark McManus; daughter, Kathaleen Black; Grandchildren, Alexcia Black, Kyle Black, Kala Allbritton, Jacqueline Helt, Bryce Hawkins, Gunner Hawkins, Roxy Hawkins, and Ruby Hawkins; great-grandchildren, Marshal Allbritton, Levi Martin, Kase Hawkins and Jaxon Wayne Summerlin.

Video For Eunice

Introduction

We are here today to remember our dearest sister Eunice Black.

They gathering of each of you here on this Friday morning demonstrates the impact she had in your lives.

I hope to, at least for a moment today, take this moment to comfort each of you with the reality of God’s promises concerning those that “love the Lord.”

Sister Black certainly knew the Lord and this was recognizable in her life.

What does God promise those that love the LORD?

He promises…

Those Who Die In Christ Claim Victory

1 Corinthians 15:55–58 ESV

55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

This life here on earth, since sin entered it, has been meant to be difficult.

There is no claim of victory unless one has accomplished something.

Sister Black certainly had her struggles like all of us do, but she also recognized the truth in God’s word concerning Jesus.

God has told us that if we live for him here on earth, if we trust in him here on earth, and we fight that good fight of faith while here on earth, we will claim the crown of victory.

James 1:12 (ESV)

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Today, we are all hear to comfort each other with the hope that God has given us in this promise.

That we are not like those without hope of seeing our loved ones again, we can see them again (1 Thessalonians 4:13).

Not only can we all find comfort in the loss of our dear sister Black in the promises of God concerning the crown of victory but we also know God’s promise to…

Those Who Die In Christ Enter Rest

Revelation 14:13 (ESV)

13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

As you all know sister Black suffered greatly with the loss of her husband Wayne back in 2020.

I cannot even imagine the agony I would be in if I lost my spouse and we have not come close to the time Eunice and Wayne had together.

The beauty of giving one’s life here on earth to Christ, through obedience to the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 6:3-6) is that when we pass from this life we find REST.

We have the hope in the promises of God that Eunice like Wayne before her has “found rest from the labors of this life” and is as “blessed” as anyone can be.

Those like Eunice don’t ever really leave this life, though their body has long gone.

No…

Those Who Die In The Lord Leave A Legacy

Deuteronomy 30:19–20 (ESV)

19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, 20 loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

When Moses here was at the end of his days he preaches this last sermon before those he helped lead out of slavery and find again their LORD would go and enter the promised land.

What was did Moses want his legacy to be to all these Israelites he consider his children, that they “choose life.”

Sister Black, like all those that came to know the Lord of the bible, want their legacy to be to their friends and family, to “choose life” in Christ (Galatians 3:26-27).

That their legacy is that all of us here one day enjoy the fruit of faithful labor in the Lord and receive that crown of victory.

Conclusion

To the family here today I want you to know we love you, are thinking about you, and are praying for you.

Over these next weeks take the time to grieve, reminisce, and to be there for each other.

Also, let those who are close to you, be that strength right now during this most difficult time.

Let’s pray…