Mona Lee Black

Mona Lee Black, age 90, of Ashville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on December 9, 1935, in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Dwight M. and Bertha P. (Wiseman) Dickerson. At the age of nineteen she married Larry Charles Black and together they shared seventy-one devoted years of marriage. Mona lived a life full of love and devotion to her family. She was known for her kindness and generosity, always putting others' needs before her own. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family, especially during holidays and special gatherings that brought everyone together.

In addition to her parents, Mona is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry; son-in-law, Kenard Saunders; and grandson-in-law, Grant Reveal; sister, Martha (Clifford) Larig; brother, Rodney (Barbara) Dickerson; and brother-in-law, Gene Huddleston.

She is survived by daughters, Dianna Saunders and Debra (Doug) Dixon; son, Larry Charles Black, Jr.; grandchildren, Kendra Reveal, Mitchel (Rose) Saunders, Kyle (Joe) Morris; Pam (Heith) Good, Cindy (George) Lacy, Kim (Rock) Siler-Wurst, Doug (Natasha) Dixon Jr., and Melissa (Matt) Stryker; great-grandchildren, Colton (Tara) Saunders, Mason (Cheryl) Saunders, Kayla Reveal and Taylor Morris; Hayley, Hannah and Blaze Good, Christian and Aleah Gilliland, Asher and Britton Lacy, Jackson, Corinne and Truman Siler-Wurst, Berkley, Paisley and Wrenley Dixon, Miles and Monaca Stryker; great-great-grandchildren, Emma, Noah and Kelly Anderson, Alexander Saunders, and Eliza Saunders; sister, Lelia Huddleston; pet cat, Fluffy; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St, Ashville, Ohio. Online condolences can be made at www.olivercheekfuneralhome.com