Emma Virginia Umbarger

Emma Virginia (Cole) Umbarger ABINGDON, Va. Emma Virginia (Cole) Umbarger, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010. A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, her beautiful smile and gentle touch will be missed by many. Emma was born Oct. 9, 1921 and grew up in Abingdon. She and her husband, Leland, raised six children on the farm they owned near Greendale. A loyal Christian, she joyfully shared her love of Christ with others. As her family grew and spread across the world, she faithfully wrote letters to each and never forgot a birthday. Emma adored roses, spending time with her family, and gospel music. Welcoming her in Heaven are her parents, John Lorenzo and Jessie Honaker Cole; her husband, Leland; son, Glen; son-in-law, John Rutledge; and many brothers, sisters and friends. Remaining behind to celebrate her life are her brother, Thurman Hubert Cole and his special friend, Evalene Arnold; daughter, Linda Rutledge; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Krista Umbarger; daughter, Connie Sue Umbarger; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Connie Umbarger; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Johnny White; grandchildren, Randy Rutledge and his wife, Donna, Angie Rutledge, Cheryl McLeod and her husband, Wey, Ricky Umbarger, Steven White and his wife, Nikki, Chasity Puckett and her husband, Samuel; and great-grandchildren, Randall and Danial Rutledge, Madelyne, Julia and Noah White and Andelyne McLeod. Emma's family would like to thank Grace Healthcare, Johnston Memorial Hospital, and Hospice of Southwest Virginia for gracefully guiding her home. Funeral services for Emma Umbarger will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Garry Cole and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Randall Rutledge, Rick Umbarger, Cheryl and Wey McLeod, Angie Rutledge and Samuel Puckett. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Rutledge, Chasity Puckett, Steven White, Johnny White and great grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends at Farris Funeral Service from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. Arrangements for Emma Umbarger are under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.