Emily Christine (Black) Truesdell

August 7, 2024

Emily Christine (Black) Truesdell, age 95, passed away on August 5, 2024, at her home in Bogia, Florida, not far from where she was born on December 14, 1928. Christine trusted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl & continued her walked with the Lord faithfully through the years by reading her Bible & praying every day as she enjoyed her morning cup of coffee. She was a devoted, life-long member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she willingly assumed the responsibility of any role that needed filling at the church, some of which included Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, choir member, & clerk. The last few years of her life, she impacted the congregations of 2 other churches with her talkative personality, Flag Chapel Baptist Church & Pensacola Baptist Temple.

Christine was a pillar of her community. Her legacy of involvement extends beyond her personal life. For many years, she was an active member of the McDavid Sew & Sew Club. She & her late husband, Raymond Truesdell, were members of Gideons International. They travelled the States with the church in their RV, conducting backyard Bible clubs. They also enjoyed travelling with the Good Sam RV Club. She was a talented lady, showcasing her ability as a model in a fashion show at Pensacola Junior College & singing in the county-wide choir long ago. Through the years, she enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting lessons, growing plants, & fishing.

After raising her family, her professional life included a short time at the Vanity Fair Sewing Factory, after which she pursued a career in nursing. She received her Practical Nursing License & worked for many years as a bed-side nurse at Brewton Memorial Hospital, Tuberville Memorial Hospital in Century, & finally retiring at University Hospital in Pensacola. Even after retirement, she continued to be active serving her community as a volunteer nurse at the Health & Hope Clinic in Century.

Christine loved her family & was proud of them. Though many passed before her, she enjoyed spending time with her friends for as long as she was able. Many who know her well, will tell you she never wanted you to bring her chocolates, preferring instead any hard, colorful candy & she loved sharing them with others.

Perhaps her most enduring legacy of love will be the care she & Raymond gave to numerous foster children down through the years. Their home was always open to anyone, family or stranger, no matter the need. She will be remembered for the caring, hardworking, & capable lady she was & for the hospitality she administered to so many.

She is survived by her daughter, June Capps, & her son, Rev. Dexter Truesdell (Laura), both of Bogia, Florida; son-in-law, Bobbie Robbins & brother-in-law, Fred Petty, both of central Florida; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; & many nephews, nieces, & cousins around the country. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Truesdell; her parents, Rupert & Idell Black; her brother, Rubert Black Jr (Buddy); her sister, Joan Brooks; her daughter, Jane Baker Robbins; & her son-in-law, Andy Capps.

The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice for making it possible to care for their mother & grandmother at home till the end.
Funeral service will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Ralph, Reverend Dexter Truesdell and Reverend Wesley Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9:30 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Scott Capps, Travis Truesdell, Nathan Truesdell, Trew Ralph, Johnny Brooks, and Lance Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Toop, David Huggins, Grey Welch, Dalton Steadham, Bill Welch, Basil Petty, and Jimmy Malone.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, inAtmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries