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Emily Christine (Black) Truesdell, 95, passed away on Aug. 5, 2024 at her home in Bogia, Fla., not far from where she was born on December 14, 1928.

She is survived by her daughter, June Capps, of Bogia; her son, the Rev. Dexter Truesdell (Laura), of Bogia; son in law, Bobbie Robbins of Central Florida; brother in law, Fred Petty, Central Florida; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nephews, nieces and cousins around the country.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Truesdell; her parents, Rupert and Idell Black; her brother, Rubert Black Jr. (Buddy); her sister, Joan Brooks; her daughter, Jane Baker Robbins; and her son in law, Andy Capps.
Funeral service will be held on Fri., Aug. 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Ralph, the Rev. Dexter Truesdell and the Rev. Wesley Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Aug. 9, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until service time 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 LLC of Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.