On Saturday April 6, 2024, Anita June Black departed this earth with her loving family by her side in Grand Prairie, Texas. Anita was born on September 13, 1936, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Marvin and Gladys Griffin. She married the love of her life Loran E. Black on July 19, 1951. They had two loving sons. Because of their love of children, they helped raise many more children, including one they called their very own daughter.

Anita was a devoted christian who loved the Lord with all her heart and praised him daily.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband Loran Black, her father Marvin Griffin, her mother Gladys Griffin, her oldest brother Charles Griffin, and her younger brother Jerry Griffin. She is survived by her children, David Black of Weatherford, TX, Michael (Nancy) Black of Grand Prairie, TX, Barbara (Larry) Morris of Jonestown, TX, a brother Scotty Griffin of Bryan, TX, 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and many nieces, and nephews.

Condolences may be left to the family online at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.