February 1, 2022

Linn County News

Published Feb. 2, 2022

Carmita May Black, age 97, Prescott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. She was born in rural Prescott, Kan., on May 31, 1924, the daughter of Lawrence Albert and Mildred E. Thompson Odell. She graduated from Hume High School. Carmita was united in marriage to Kay Black on May 15, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan. Together they lived on the farm south of Prescott until 1999, when they moved into town. While on the farm they had a dairy herd for 40 years. They sold the dairy cows and started a beef cow calf operation. She was a member of the Hume Baptist Church.  She and Kay enjoyed going to showdeos and saddle club. Carmita had a love for flowers. She was the matriarchal host of family gatherings. She had many specialties including fried chicken, angel food cake and special jello salad, all being at the top of the list. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kay; and a son-in-law, Darrel Beth. Carmita is survived by a daughter, Sandra Beth; a son, Ken Lee Black and wife Robin; and a brother-in-law, Carl Black. She is also survived by grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. The four grandchildren include: Shana Beth Emerson and Mike, Clifton Beth and Whitney, Kevin Black and Sara, and Kayla Black Wilkinson and Adam; 10 great-grandchildren: Cali, Nick and Austin Emerson, Ella and Carter Beth, Nathan, Isaiah, Rebecca and Abigail Black and Erica Wilkinson; and one great-great-grandchild, Lincoln Emerson.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1 p.m. until service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Prescott Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.