Erma Kemp

Erma L. KempI know everyone isn't as happy as I am because I'm with my Jesus and all the rest of my loved ones. But I'm where I want to be. My work here is finished. I was ready to go when Earl left but God wasn't ready for me - I had a few more chores to do for him - They have been my pleasure! My work now is finished and I want my precious Sons to remember my teaching and my grandchildren to remember the memories we have made and the teaching of Christ I've told them about. One of my greatest joys was leading Laura to Christ, age about eight, in my bedroom and seeing her in the baptismal waters with her Daddy. That was such a joy! God Bless you all!Erma L. Kemp passed away April 11, 2010 at the age of 92. Erma was born near Drumright, Oklahoma, and went to school in Drumright and Tulsa. She graduated from Drumright High school in 1937 and then moved to Oklahoma City. She worked for S.H. Kress, Oklahoma Publishing Company and Douglas Aircraft during World War II. She also worked for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department "Oklahoma Today Magazine for 16 years as office manager, where she retired in 1981.She married Earl Kemp in January 1942 and was blessed with two sons, Richard Earl and Steven Craig Kemp.She was active in the local P.T.A., serving 4 years as President and 1 year as State P.T.A. Secretary. She took an active part in her church, Shields Boulevard Baptist, serving her Lord over the years as a teacher for the Junior Intermediate, Young Adults, Adults and Senior Adults. She loved teaching about her Lord. She leaves behind her sons, Richard Kemp and his wife Marsha, Steven Kemp and his wife Shala, 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, with a legacy of love and memories of happiness found in a close loving family relationship. Her family was dearest to her heart, next to her Lord, and she never tired of telling others about them both, family and Christ.Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Resthaven Memory Gardens.