Geraldine "Jerry" Black, 96, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to an obituary published by Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Born in Vernal, Utah, on May 25, 1930, Black was the daughter of James and Gladys Karren.
Funeral services for Black are scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. A viewing is planned for 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., followed by a funeral service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The burial is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. at Vernal Memorial Park.
Black was married twice, first to Doyle Richard Bird on April 1, 1948, and later to Delbert Edwin Black on March 17, 1956. Both men preceded her in death. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Zaire Kinshasa Mission with Delbert in 1991.
Black is survived by her daughter, Susan Billings, and her sons, Danny Bird, married to Sophia, and Jim Bird, married to Denise. Her family also includes 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Kent Black and David Black, and her son-in-law, Alfred Jerry Billings.
Black is remembered for her commitment to family and her selfless service to others throughout her life.
