Black, Elaine Marie

Elaine Marie Davis Black, age 67 of West End, NC, passed on May 11, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Black was born February 3, 1944 in Wilmington, NC; to the late Harvey B. Davis and Marie Campbell Davis. Elaine was very involved in the study of genealogy and assisted in the authoring of several books on the subject. She had a passion for animals and animal rescue. Elaine felt at home in the mountains and enjoyed to vacation there. Mrs. Black is survived by her husband of seventeen years, Charles Howard Black. Two sons, Chris and Chad Harmon. Step-sons, Vance H. Black of Durham, NC and Stuart Black and wife Jean of Winston Salem, NC; Stepdaughter, Cindy Eimers and husband Robert of Tampa, FL; Step-granddaughters, Jenny, Jordan and Torrey. Three brothers, Joe, Malcolm, and Mitchell Davis. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in memory of Elaine Black to the Moore County Humane Society at 5355 NC Hwy 22 Carthage, NC 28327 A visitation will be held from 5 to 6pm on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. A funeral service will follow at 6pm with the Rev. Jim Langford officiating.