Lucy Adams Black Obituary
Life & Legacy of Sis. Lucy Adams Black
Sister Lucy Adams Black was born March 30, 1928. She exchanged her earthly life for her heavenly home on March 12, 2022.
Sister Lucy Black affectionately known as “Ms. Diddy” and “Aint Diddy” was born March 30, 1928 in Mobile, Alabama, and she was the third of four children and the last surviving child born to the late Nathaniel Davis and Willie B. Adams.
Sister Black accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church #2, under the leadership of Rev. J. B. Weaver. She loved her church and joined the choir. After the passing of Rev. Weaver, Rev. Nathaniel Dortch became her pastor. She followed Rev. Dortch to St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
She was united in matrimony to her husband Walter Black who preceded her in death by 42 years. Sister Black was a dedicated and loving wife and mother to her eight children, twenty-five grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.
She peacefully passed in her sleep and departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter Black and mother, Willie B. Adams, sisters, Freddie Lee McCants, Minnie Lou Jones, brother, Spencer Adams and niece, Ann Marie Howard. She leaves to cherish her memories, eight loving children, Leo Adams, Karen Henderson (Dale), Gary Adams (Shirley), Harold Adams (Deborah), Gwendolyn Black (Este), Michael Black, Tyrone Black (Crystal), and Mark Black (Laconia), twenty-five grandchildren a host of great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Sister Lucy Adams Black was a dedicated and active member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church for over 35 years. She was also a devoted member of the St. James Chorus and T.L. Rogers ensemble, also the Praise Dance Team. She loved her church family, the late Rev. Nathaniel Dortch and current pastor, Rev. Keith Moore.
