Emma Crisp

Emma Sue Crisp, 78, passed away on April 19, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Emma was born on July 17, 1942 in Houston, Texas.

Emma graduated from Galena Park High School and was crowned Miss Galena Park as a teen, a testament to her poise and presence. She lived in Baytown for many years where she raised her children and owned a boutique called The Browse Box. After moving to Los Angeles, Emma worked for USA for Africa as the office manager where she helped organize their first air lift to Ethiopia. Later Emma worked for Harley Davidson, where she helped organize the Love Ride. She earned a business degree from the Ross Business Institute in Burbank. Emma spent the last 12 years of her life in Cincinnati, near her son Michael and his family. She loved volunteering in and being involved in her community there, getting to know her neighbors and helping to organize the Clifton Fest.

Emma is survived by her children: Deanna Nichols (Daniel) Greenwood; Dr. Michael Nichols (Dr. Julie); and Penny Nichols (Jamie) Grossman, as well as her eight grandchildren - David (Lindsay) Greenwood, Morgan Greenwood (Spencer) Cutright, Matthew Greenwood, Michael Greenwood, Gavin Grossman, Ethan Nichols, Jaxon Grossman, and India Nichols, all of whom she loved deeply, as well as two great grandchildren, Callahan Cutright and Beckett Cutright.

She is also survived by her brother Vincent (Laura) Crisp; nieces Cortney Crisp and Kat Beaver; and her beloved dog Abby who she brought with her from Texas to Cincinnati.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents Vincent Boone Crisp and Sue Fredzella Morgan, and her former husband Albert "Buddy" Nichols, and a baby girl.

Spending time with family was Emma's favorite thing to do. She loved supporting her grandchildren in their various activities. She also had a passion for cooking, especially Italian food. She cherished her memories of travels in Italy, and cooking for family and friends. She was a huge music lover, particularly jazz and yacht rock, and she loved sports, especially Nascar and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved to tell people how things were done in Texas.

Emma made friends wherever she went and was loved by many in her community.

A celebration of life was held at Emma's favorite Mexican restaurant Los Potrillos.

She is deeply missed by all who knew her.