Argina Black

Argina Williams Morris Black
November 5, 1934 ~ September 4, 2026

Argina Williams (Morris) Black passed away on September 4, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona. During her childhood she lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maracay, Venezuela and Montevideo, Uruguay. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1952, she married Keith J. Morris and they had 7 children. Argina lived the remainder of her life in Arizona. Argina and Keith divorced in 1993 and she served a mission to Concepcion, Chile. In 1999, she met John Clinton Black, and they served three missions together. Argina served in all the organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latt-day Saints and presided in Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. She had a beautiful soprano voice which she shared in South America as a trio with her mother and sister. She sang in many choirs in North America including the Arizona Mormon Choir.

Argina is survived by her children Debora (Ted) Phillips, Melanie (the late Boyd) Clayton, Kevin (Marian) Morris, Steven (Helen) Morris, Dean (Lorinne) Morris, Robyn (Kent) Skinner and Shane (Shannon) Morris. She is also survived by her brother Frederick (Carol) Granger III and her two sisters Barbara (the late Leon) Honey and Mary (the late Greg) Kaufmann; 29 grandchildren on the Morris side, 15 grandchildren on the Black side, 63 great-grandchildren on the Morris side and 17 great-grandchildren on the Black side.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Springville 17th Ward Building, 760 North 400 East, Springville, Utah 84663. Prior to the service a viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. also at the church. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Mesa City Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. at 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

At her request, please wear any color other than black to the services.

We encourage those who knew Argina to share their memories of her and upload photos to her remember page, to help us celebrate her extraordinary life. www.myers-mortuary.com

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Brigham City.