Robin Ann Black

Robin Ann Black, age 68, of Tippett Avenue, Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Saint Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 5, 1953, in Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William (Bill) Black and Edna (Tiny) Turner Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Russell Nickell on December 18, 1983, and one nephew, David William Nickell on September 29, 1997.

Robin is survived by two brothers, James David Nickell (and wife Donna Pratt Nickell) of Frankfort and William Ray Black (and wife Tammy Fultz Black) of Papillion, Nebraska, and one sister, Janet Black Alderman (and husband Earl (Buster) Alderman) of Morehead; eight nieces, Amy Nickell Keadle of Frankfort, Kerry Alderman Murphy, Kim Alderman Armstrong, Abby Alderman Ginter, all of Morehead, Amanda Alderman Scott of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Carmen Nickell Alderman of Lexington, Leslie Black Robbins of Noblesville, Indiana, and Rebekah Black of Buford, Georgia; and three nephews, Russell David Nickell of Richmond, James Gabriel Nickell of Frankfort and William Jared Black of Phoenix, Arizona. Robin is also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. 

While Robin did not have children of her own, she absolutely loved and adored her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  They were her children and each of them loved their “Aunt Rara”.  She loved them as her own and they share many fond memories of their life with Robin. She was very special to them.

Robin worked in Admissions at Morehead State University before her blindness forced her to retire.  She remained in her childhood home in Morehead, taking care of her parents until their death, and loving on her nieces and nephews. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt.  She will be greatly missed by everyone. 

A celebration of life will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother David Starcher officiating.  Burial will follow immediately in Brown Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  Mike Alderman, Chase Armstrong, Jared Black, Jared Galema, Chris Ginter, Shannon Murphy, Gabe Nickell, and Austin Scott.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351

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