Mrs. Black, a native of New Providence, Bahamas is a descendant of Col. Andrew Deveaux, an American Loyalist from South Carolina who is most famous for his recapture of the Bahamas from Spain in 1783.

Mrs. Black was a phenomenal woman, she retired from Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as the Assistant Activities Director.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Reginald Alexander Maycock Hocks, Sr. and her daughter, Patricia J. Black and Pamela M. Black.  She is survived by her children Reginald Black, Jr., Anthony Black, Thomas Black, Rich Black. Sharon (Horace) Black-Williams and Wendell (Cassandra) Black.  A host of Grandchildren and great grandchildren.