Obituary of Amber May Black

Amber May Black was born on May 10, 1961, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was one of four children, but the only daughter born to the union of Beverly Pool, Jr. and Arlene (Garcia) Pool. Amber attended Bedford High School in Temperance, Michigan.

On December 23, 1988, in Toledo, Ohio, Amber married the love of her life: Davy Black.  The couple was blessed to raise three wonderful children: Chadrick, Lisa, and Mellissa. To help provide for her family, Amber worked several years at local nursing facilities before gaining employment with the Monroe County Mental Health Authority where she was employed for more than sixteen years as a caregiver.

Amber enjoyed shooting pool at the Village Pizzeria and playing card games such as euchre and poker. She liked playing backgammon, solving the word game Bookworm, and playing video games, especially Dr. Mario. She loved the gentle flutter of butterflies often referring to them as “flutterbies”.  Amber loved the look and smell of carnations.  She created amazing montages of photos that were displayed throughout her home. Always willing to put the needs of others ahead of her own, Amber cherished her children and grandchildren more than anything in this world.    

Amber May Black, age 63 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Saturday; November 9, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Her passing was preceded by her parents: Beverly and Arlene Pool and her granddaughter: Angel May Pool in 2007.

To cherish Amber’s memory, she leaves her loving husband of thirty-five years: Davy Black of Toledo; a son: Chadrick “Chad” Pool of Monroe; two daughters: Lisa and Mellissa Black both of Toledo; three brothers: Robert Rose, Steven Pool, and Jason Pool; and six grandchildren: Kaylee Pool, Hunter Hall, Noah Mattox, Aedan Hall, Kyler Origel, and Elijah Rath-Pool.

Friends may gather from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Thursday; November 21, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Amber’s Life will be held at 12:00pm also at Merkle’s with Pastor Chris Pittman of Elevate Monroe Church officiating. Procession will follow to Bedford Memorial Gardens in Temperance, Michigan for burial.

For those desiring memorial contributions in Amber’s memory are suggested to the family to assist with funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.