Kathy Rae Black 75, of Industry 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 she 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 and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be determined.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbitts.com.
