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Obituary: Velva Celia Black

Velva Celia Black

Velva Celia Black, 88, was called home to be with The Lord Sunday morning, Dec. 12, 2021, while residing at St. Johns Nursing home in Billings, Montana.

She was born Velva Celia Reynolds October 2, 1933, in Livingston, Montana, the daughter of Valen C. and Nellie L. (Skillman) Reynolds.

She married Bennie Rhea Black on July 7, 1951, in Livingston, Montana. Velva and Bennie lived in Powell, Wyoming, where he maintained the family  home.  After  the  death of   her husband, Velva moved back to Livingston, Montana to be near her family, working at the hospital until she retired. read more