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EMMA EDMUNDS Obituary
ALTAVISTA-Emma Payne Edmunds, age 98 of Altavista formerly of Gretna died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehab in Altavista.
Born November 8, 1911 in Orlean, VA she was a daughter of the late, Shirley Payne and Carrie Lena Ball Payne. Mrs. Edmunds was predeceased by her husband, Frank Elmer Edmunds, one sister, Beulah Orrell; three brothers, Deweese Payne, Shirley Payne and Jack Payne. She was a retired office supervisor for the US Marine Corps, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna. She enjoyed decorating, reading and traveling.
She is survived by one sister, Margaret Fleming of Manchester, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Gretna by Rev. Jonathan Hilliard and Morgan Allen. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence of her niece and nephew, Sandra and Andy Walker, 4681 Roark Mill Road, Hurt.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Gretna, Building Fund, P.O. Box 339 Gretna, VA 24557 or to Piney Grove Baptist Church 2261 Piney Grove Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Catherine Clements
September 28, 2010
Dear Sandra, As you know we loved Emma so very much. Missed seeing her after Thomas died. My deepest sympathy to you and family. Love, Catherine Clements, Arlington, Va.
Stacy Hedrick
September 23, 2010
Emma was a wonderful lady, great neighbor and she will be greatly missed.
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