Her death certificate records Vernia Black, age 11 years 2 months 14 days, born 9 June, died 2 Aug 1941 at Crippled Children’s Hospital in Rowan Co., length of stay in hospital since Nov 1940, residence Bluestone, Rowan Co., Ky, father Presley Black, mother’s maiden name Luma Conn, both born in Ky, cause of death boan cancer left ankel duration 18 months, informant Pressey Black, Bluestone, Ky, burial in Rowan Co.