With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Pearl M. Black, 80, of Salters, SC, widow of the late Allen Black Jr., who passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Life Reflections

Pearl McCray Black was born on January 26, 1945, in Salters, South Carolina. The daughter of the late Wallace and Ellen Bell McCray. She was married to the late Mr. Allen Black Jr. on February 25, 1972. She was affectionately known to her family and others as "Pearlie Mae" educated at Blakely School in Salters, South Carolina. Pearl moved to New York City at an early age and remained there for a number of years. While there, she joined Zion Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. She eventually moved back home to South Carolina and attended Jerusalem United Methodist Church until her health began to diminish. Pearl possess a spunky and spirited personality. She never hesitated to let you know where she stood. When she felt compelled to say so, her favorite expression was "the devil is liar". Nevertheless,

She was very caring and supportive in the time of need. She had a passion for cooking, she cooked in "The Red Rose Diner Restaurant" in Harlem New York with her sisters for many years. She even fed well known celebrity figures that "down south cooking".

Pearl was preceded in death by: her eldest son, Ronald Livingston; her grandson, Paul Yarwood; along with several siblings.

Those left to cherish her memories are: her children, Allandra (Antrone) McCray and Allen Jermaine Black both of Bronx New York; six grandchildren, Lyniesha, Ja'Don, Leah, Nico, Allyniece; one grand reared in the home, Taniah Horton; one great grand, Ace Johnson; her niece and nephew, Vanessa and Ulysses McCray Jr. who shared a special and close relationship with; her only goddaughter, Tatyanna McCray; her siblings, Mannie (Bessie) McCray, Ulysses (Delores) McCray and Herman McCray all of Salters, SC; her in-laws, Rinnes Black, Loretta gamble, Zinna (Samuel) Ravenell, Sheila (Alton) Winns, Velma (Joe) Wilson all of Saint Stephen, SC; she also shared a special bond with Charlotte Funchess, Barbara Kerney, Johnny "Wayne" Bradley, Sherice Johnson–Collier, Loula Tisdale and Raymond Hardy;  her cousin, Margaret Bass of New York City, NY; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the Blakely Community that she loved so dearly, the Jerusalem United Methodist Church family and all those who played a significant role in her life. God Bless!

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.