Linda Ann "Mimi" Black
May 26, 1945 ~ May 23, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Linda Ann “Mimi” Black, 74, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home in Weaverville, surrounded by her children and the love of her life, her husband of 26 years, N. Keith Black.
Mrs. Black was born May 26, 1945, in Asheville to the late William Hugh McKinney and Olive Cornelia Plemmons McKinney. She was a 1963 graduate of Lee Edwards High School and had attended A-B Tech. She worked with Visiting Health Professionals (more recently CarePartners) as a scheduler for outpatient rehabilitation patients until April, 2011.
Linda was an active member of First Baptist Church, Asheville, for 47 years where she served as a Deacon as well as a number of committees and a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her loving husband, Keith Black; daughters, Kelley Johnson and Kristen Newbern (Thomas); son, Eric Johnson; step-son Spencer Black (Hallie); and three brothers, Richard McKinney, Jerry McKinney, and Bill McKinney. More importantly, in her eyes, she leaves behind three grandchildren, Noah, Madalyn and Anna Grace, whom she “loved to the Moon and back”. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret, Lola, and Lee.
Linda will be inurned in a private ceremony at the Sacred Garden of First Baptist Church and a public celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Asheville, 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
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Keith and Family This is so difficult to believe. Saying goodbye to my dearest friend was heart breaking. I will always miss her love, laughter and her wisdom. Thank you God for letting Linda and I travel together for 60 years.
Keith and family,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of the loss of your dear loved one. I enjoyed seeing her at church and her friendliness to all. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda was always a special lady in our hearts.
I am keeping this family close in my thoughts and prayers. Linda was a very special lady. I had the pleasure of working with her at Visiting Health Professionals/CarePartners. Her smile and uplifting words helped me make it through several difficult days there. Love to you all!
Blessings to all of Linda’s family. She has always had a special place in my heart. Always sweet, soft spoken and kind. Linda was my son’s Godmother, she was a good friend in high school and her brother Bill is my brother-in-law. I will always treasure the giggles and laughs we had and the radiant and beautiful smile on her face. Linda will be forever in our hearts.
Keith, Linda and I were first cousins. My dad and her dad were brothers. I grew up in a foster home after my dad died so Linda and I did not keep in contact I had met her at her mother’s funeral. But as time passed we never made any more contact. I know Bill. He was a senior at Erwin when I was a freshman. Please tell him I am so sorry. She looked like a beautiful woman and I’m so glad she was so active in your Church. I know Virginia Bennett Cobb that goes there. She brought me her phone number and I called but she didn’t seem to know who I was. I wish we could have gotten closer. Life is just not fair is it.? I had no idea you lived in Weaverville because I do too – at Flat Creek .My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. If anyone would like to call me my number is (828)484-9313. I would love to hear from you.
Do sorry for your loss. Take care
I have not seen Linda for a number of years but I remember her well from our “younger days”. Linda was always up to something and a joy to know…..truly one of a kind. My love to all the family.
I loved Aunt Linda. Such a precious lady & I’m so glad she & Keith got to be a part of daddy’s, her big brother Richard (Jim) 90th birthday. Our sister got the best picture of she & daddy that we will always treasure. She will forever be in my heart.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Linda Barnes
First Baptist Church
I am so sorry to all of the family. What a precious lady, and I mean “ lady” in every sense of the word. I was blessed to work with her at VHP for many years, and she made our lives so much richer….So many great times and memories of her and Keith. I know she is in a wonderful place smiling for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda created light and joy at visiting Health Professionals. She made her coworkers and patient lives brighter. A true treasure
Keith, you and your family are in our prayers. May God Bless you, lift you, and give you peace.
Keith,
Our sympathy in the passing of Linda. We so enjoyed seeing you all at church. Love to you and your family.
Woody and Ann
So sorry for your loss Keith. Prayers for you and your family.
Keith,
When I think of Linda, I remember so many positive things — her laugh, generosity, wisdom, calm, and steadiness to name a few. She was always a bright spot in our workplace at VHP & CarePartners. She is loved and will be missed.
Carolyn