Kathy Rae Black

Kathy Rae Black, 75, of Industry passed away at 7:18 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Macomb Post Acute

Care in Macomb.

She was born on May 18, 1951 in Macomb to Carroll and Bette Craddock Zander. She married Bill Black on

July 11, 1969 in Industry. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Erick Black of Industry and Craig (Monika) Black of Dunwoody, Georgia; two

Granddaughters, Mollie and Milla Black; two sisters, Lona (Pete) Peterson and twin sister, Karen (Neil) Skiles 

 And nieces and nephews, Amanda, Chad, Ashley, Morgan, Chris, Brian, Daniel, Scott, Arron and Elizabeth

She was preceded in death by her parents and one niece, Shannon Heaton.

Kathy loved her granddaughters and liked to visit on video chat. She never met a stranger and around family

And friends see could liven up the conversation. She always had her opinion about everything and it was

Usually unfiltered. But, she gave as good as she took and a little off color was fine too.

Kathy lived in Industry, Hamilton and Columbia, Missouri before moving back to Industry in 2007. She worked

at Cardinal Cage in Hamilton and Home Health Care in Columbia, Missouri.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held in Industry Cemetery at 11 a.m.

Saturday August 1, 2026  with Pastor Randy Burwell officiating and a Celebration of Life will be held

immediately following the graveside at the Industry United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.

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