Carmen J. Black, 83, Goshen, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 17, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Oct. 18, 1940, in Shelby, Mich.

She met Colon Black at a high school dance, and it was love at first sight. They were married on Aug. 23, 1958, in Whitehall, Mich.

Colon survives along with four children: Kenneth (Joan) Black, Bella Vista, Calif.; Jerry Black and Amy Black, both of Elkhart; and Michael (Angela) Black, Goshen; a granddaughter; and a brother: Larry (Judith) Simonson, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements.