Born April 6, 1927 in Princeton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Talmadge Ridgeway and Ruth Arnold Ridgeway. She was a faithful lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she played the organ for many years. She was an office secretary at Park-Davis  before her retirement. After her retirement, she devoted all her time to caring for her family, cooking Sunday meals and attending all of their sporting events. She was married for 77 years to the love of her life, Guy Black.

Marcelle is survived by her son Kenny Black (Cindy) and her daughter Betty Vaughn (Phil) of Honea Path; four grandchildren: Angie Cape (Derrill) of Seneca, Leigh Ann Alewine (Nathan), Ami McGaha (Jeffrey), and Josh Black (Ragan) of Honea Path; nine great-grandchildren: Logan Crawford (Jake), Brady Alewine, Kennedy McGaha (Camden Bratcher), Eli Cape, Avery Black, Lane McGaha, Riggs Black, Lilly Kate Jennings, and Beau Evans; and two great-great grandchildren: Guy and Charlie Crawford, and one sister: Peggy Ridgeway.

She is preceded in death by her husband Guy Black and their infant son Bobby Lee Black. As well as her two brothers: Joe and Bill Ridgeway, her two sisters: Bobbie Leopard and Kathleen Brooks, and one great-granddaughter: Collins Black.

Receiving of friends will be held at 6:30-8:30 PM on Sunday, March 29 at Pruitt Funeral Home, Honea Path, SC.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 30 at Friendship Baptist Church. The graveside service will follow.

The family is at the home of Phil and Betty Vaughn. Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 220 Friendship Church Road, Honea Path, SC, 29654. Messages or condolences may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.