Marcella Denise Mickle-Black

May 30, 1958 - April 26, 2020

Marcella D. Mickle-Black was born May 30, 1958 in Paterson, N.J and made her transition on April 26, 2020.  Marcella was a lifelong resident of Paterson and attended Paterson Public Schools. After graduation from Kennedy High School, she attended and graduated from William Paterson University. Marcella accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Central Presbyterian Church in Paterson where she also attended Girl Scouts.  Marcella was also involved with Public Policies, Public Schools Organization in the City of Paterson, for which she had a passion about the quality of Education for the Paterson Public Schools Sysyem. Marcella was employed at Jacob's Department Store for many years. Most recently employed at Bloomingdales in the Willowbrook Mall. Marcella was preceded in death by her father Marshall Mickle Jr. Her mother Wilhelmina Mickle and her only sibling Vanessa M. Thomas.            Those left to cherish her memory: Her Beloved Son Damon and Maritza of Paterson, her Husband Derrick Black, Neice Tai Shanna of Georgia, Nephew Gregory Thomas of Georgia, Two Grandsons Jayden and Jayson Black of Paterson, Aunts Edna Mcgriff and Florence Mickens both of Paterson, Michele Artice of N.C, Uncles Frank Reynolds of N.V and "Happy" Mickle Of New York, Special Cousin Adrienne Lindsey of Hillside N.J, Best Friends! "Sistas" Margo Mayo and Karen Mayo Hogan of Paterson, Special Friends Iris Velesquez and Jose Charneco of Paterson, a host of Cousins, other relatives and friends who will miss Marcella's smile and positive attitude she conveyed to all who knew and loved her, we will continue to cherish the memories and celebrate her having touched all our lives.  Funeral - Private Memorial Service at a later date Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers in our Online Guestbook.