Ella Mae Black

Ella Mae Black, 71, of Springfield, died Saturday April 14, 2018 at NHC Healthcare Center in Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday April 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Roger Putman officiating. Her siblings will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Ms. Black was born October 19, 1946 in Sumner County to the late Hershel and Minnie Scott Black. She was a graduate of East Robertson High School and a member of Byrum's Chapel Church. She had formally worked in the maintenance department at Osh Kosh. Ms. Black enjoyed working crosswords, painting, drawing, dancing, and playing cards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Charles D. and Donnie R. Black.

Ms. Black is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Timothy and Lorrie Swann of Springfield, her daughters and sons-in-law: Lee Ann and Byron Forewright of Springfield, Kellie and Justin Camp of White House, her brothers: Hobert L. Black of Ft. Myers, FL, Lloyd T. Black of Portland, James G. Black of Portland, her sisters: Clarise B. Lehman of Portland, Ophelia B. Couts of Springfield, Mary Patricia Roberts of Franklin, KY, her grandchildren: T.C. Swann, Amber Armstrong, Lyndsey Forewright Traughber, Chantz Forewright, and Elijah Camp, and by her great grandchildren: Coty and Brandon Swann, Brennan and Braitynn Traughber, and Sadie Ann Armstrong.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness