Mary Angeline

Golden

Mary Angeline "Angie" Black Golden, 81, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026. Born September 19, 1945, to Roy Ceborn Black and Gracie Lodustria Ballard Black, Angie lived a life devoted to her family, her faith, and her community.

Angie grew up in Rutledge, Alabama, where she developed the values of hard work and dedication that would guide her throughout her life. She met the love of her life, Bruce Golden, at the Dairy Queen in Luverne, Alabama, and the two married the following year. They shared more than 62 years of marriage, building a life together centered on family, faith, and devotion to one another. Bruce preceded her in death in January 2025.

For 46 years, Angie served as a school bus driver, becoming a familiar and trusted presence in the lives of countless students and their families. Her dedication to her work reflected her commitment to the community and the importance she placed on caring for others. Angie worked alongside her husband on their farm for many years in addition to her work for the school system.

Above all, Angie was devoted to her family. Together, she and Bruce raised three children: Keith Golden (Mary), Mona Golden Antley (Chris), and Melissa Golden Feralin (Jim). She took great pride in her grandchildren-David Golden, Samantha Golden Lawson, Jacob Golden, Crystal Mount, Jared Watts, Janey Mosely, Jonathan Golden, and Hope Golden-her many great-grandchildren, and friends Samantha Anderson and Bonnie Roedl, all of whose lives brought her tremendous joy.

A woman of faith, Angie was a longtime member of Glenwood Methodist Church. She believed in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ and has gone to be with her Lord.

Angie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bruce Golden; her parents, Roy and Gracie Black; and her brother Donald Roy Black. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sisters, Eloise Shirley and Leah Hudson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Angie leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on in the family she cherished and the countless lives she touched throughout her 81 years.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 with services immediately following at Turner's Funeral Home at 360 East 3rd Street, Luverne, Alabama 36049. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Darien Cemetery Fund c/o Anita West, 509 New Harmony Rd, Luverne, AL, 36049.