Evelyn Seldon Black

Evelyn Black was born to Thomas Harold Seldon of Charles City Co., and Evelyn Johnson Seldon of Prince George Co. on March 11, 1937 at Brandon Point, Prince George Co., VA. Her brother Thomas Harold Seldon, Jr. preceded her in birth in Brandon, Prince George in 1934; followed by brother Charles Garner in 1938 and yet another brother, Oliver Preston (Butch) in 1943. Other siblings followed, namely Carolyn Ann in 1946, Kenneth Ralph in 1951, and Ernest Linwood in 1953. Evelyn spent her early childhood years in Prince George County and after moving to Charles City she attended public school and graduated from Ruthville High School. She attended Virginia State University, followed by Mandl School for Medical Office Assistants, New York City, after which she was employed by Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC as Cancer Registrar, following patients in the progression of their illnesses for research. She was employed by St. Clare’s Hospital, Department of Laboratories, NYC as Secretary to the Pathologist and Medical Transcriptionist of medical histories, surgeries, autopsies and other medical stat reports as required. Evelyn and her family lived for a period in Washington State and she subsequently returned to Virginia where she was employed at Williamsburg Community Hospital classifying diseases according to standard nomenclature. Afterwards she was hired by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation from which she retired in 2002 after 34 years of employment as Purchasing Agent/Materials Manager, Department of Historic Trades. At the age of 12, Evelyn joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and remained active there until her marriage to Cornelius Black, Sr. in 1970 when she joined Parrish Hill Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School at Parrish Hill, participated in various church organizations and activities, and served as Church Secretary for more than 21 years. Evelyn worked actively for several years with the County School System, and was President of the PTA. She served briefly with the County Planning Commission, was a member and officer of the Young at Heart Seniors’ Organization, serving as secretary since its beginning in 2006, and was a member of the Charles City Spiritual Ensemble. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband Cornelius Black, Sr., two sons from a previous marriage, Kevin and Bryan Hart; son Cornelius Black, Jr. (Kimberly), an adorable granddaughter, Kori Michelle, and a darling grandson, Christopher Hilton. She also leaves two brothers, Kenneth (Joan) and their oldest son Kenneth Ralph Jr. (Myya and their daughters Paris and Giselle), and Kenneth and Joan’s grandson, James Alexander, Jr (AJ); faithful sister, Carolyn; and Carolyn’s loving daughter Laura and her husband Wilbert “JR” Haynes; and youngest, loving brother Ernest (Maude), and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday May 22, 2021 at Parrish Hill Baptist Church, 12401 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parrish Hill Baptist Church.

Evelyn Seldon Black

March 11, 1937 - May 17, 2021