Ermyn T. Black

Ermyn Theresa Freeman, the tenth child of the late Jefferson and Margaret “Maggie” Freeman, born on November 8, 1941, returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Chestertown Maryland. During her youth, Ermyn joined Mt. Olive A.M.E Church in Butlertown, Maryland, where she was a devoted and supportive member. Ermyn joined the Booster’s Club, which later became the Booster’s Choir, under the leadership of the late Reverend John T. Chambers. She was a member of the Parents Auxiliary and served as the secretary, Busy Bee’s, Mt. Olive Health Ministry, Ada Butler Lauretta Freeman Missionary Society, Mt. Olive Mass Choir, and the Freeman Sisters, which consisted of her sisters, Joyce and Lorraine and her brother Carlton. Ermyn graduated from Henry Highland Garnett School in Chestertown, Maryland. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late William Thomas Black, on October 30, 1965. From this union, one child was born, Felicia Camilla Black Caulk, on October 16, 1966. Ermyn was employed at Kent and Queen Anne’s Hospital, where she worked for 30 plus years, until her retirement. Ermyn, along with her cousin Carolyn, were the first two African Americans to work at Kent and Queen Anne’s Hospital. Ermyn was loved by her family, admired by her friends, and held in high regard by all who came in contact with her. She was always concerned about the welfare of others. Ermyn was preceded in death by three brothers, Wendell, Grover Cleveland, and Carlton; and four sisters, Bessie Louise, Joyce, Virginia and Lorraine. Ermyn leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Felicia Caulk (Steve) of Butlertown, MD; two granddaughters, Brittany Phillips of Centreville, MD and Tanay Moody, of Fairlee, MD; one brother, Clyde Freeman, of Butlertown, MD; one sister, Jean Butler (William) of Philadelphia, PA; two “adopted” grandchildren, Rakeem Hicks and Chrishelle Copper; two great-grandsons, Kegan Howard and Jayce Black, two god-children, Byron Freeman of Chestertown, MD and Terrell Christy of Newark DE; four sisters-in-law, Lauretta Freeman, Joyce Somerville (Harold), Francis Johnson, and Patricia Green; two brothers-in-law, Leroy Thompson and William Butler; extended grandchildren, Kristin Lindsey, Felicia Wright, Dashira Caulk and Steve Caulk, Jr; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a very dear and special friend and cousin, Doris Hunley. Ermyn will be missed by many for her melodious voice singing “Packing Up” and “Old Landmark”. She enjoyed family gatherings, reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting, ceramics and exploring Facebook, but most of all she loved the Lord. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ermyn T. Black, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Ermyn T. Black

November 8, 1941 - May 30, 2018