Barbara Ruth Black Nelson, formerly of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Choctaw Residential Center in Choctaw, MS where she resided. Barbara was born on April 26, 1951 in Choctaw County,MS to Thomas Ethrage and Ruthie Juanita (Stephens) Black. She was 73 years old. Barbara had a career in clerical work. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Nebo Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery near Ackerman, MS.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Beth Moore of Walnut Grove, MS; her son in law, Paul Moore of Carthage, MS; 3grandchildren, Kevin Moore of Carthage, MS, Colby Moore (Hanna) of Lena, MS, and Makenzie Moore of Starkville, MS; and three brothers, Johnny Black of Ackerman, MS, William (Sandy) Black of Mathiston, MS, and Paul (Brenda) Black of Cedartown, GA. She is also survived by her niece, Beverly Cook of Murfreesboro, TN, and her nephew, Jamie Black of Ackerman, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Ethrage and Ruthie Juanita (Stephens) Black; one brother, Boyd Black; and a nephew, Kevin Black.
Memorials may be made to the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS.
