Patricia Caldwell Black, 93, of Orange passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Black was born December 7, 1918 in Oklahoma City, OK to Harry McRill and Frances Vivian Head Caldwell. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Scottish Society and Society for Creative Anachronism. She was co-owner of Black's Orange Floral Shop for 62 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Arthur Black, Jr.
Mrs. Black is survived by her son, Christopher Michael Black and fiancé, Caron Marble of Houston; son, Brian McRill Black of Austin; daughter, Monica Garrett and husband, John of Orange; five grandchildren, Cara, Donovan, Colin, Ian and Nicholas; eight great grandchildren, Meagan, Chloe, Will, Adrianne, Alex, Gavin, Liam and Graham and one great great grandchild, Shawn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Paul's Episcopal Memorial Fund, 1401 W. Park Ave., Orange, Texas 77630 or to the Orange Public Library, 220 N. 5th St, Orange, TX 77630.