Age 90
Emily Meggett was a chef who brought Gullah Geechee cuisine to a wide audience with her cookbook, “Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island.”
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I never had the pleasure of meeting miss Emily but put that on my to do list when I retire and come back to Edisto. Sadly I missed my opportunity with much regret. I grew up on the beach of Edisto and eating at the gas station then piggly wiggly after the hurricane. My deepest sympathy. She was an icon and intend to still purchase her cookbook. I know it´s difficult to put the recipes on paper but I´m sure she approved! Again
Sharon bellamy
July 21, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful woman Ms. Emily Meggett fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Emily Meggett was a chef who brought Gullah Geechee cuisine to a wide audience with her cookbook, "Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island." Ms. Emily Meggett's presence and her many contributions to her community as a woman who loved to help and share her cooking with others. May the love and the...
Darlene
July 08, 2023 | Friend
Such a beautiful lady, she along with her culinary talents will be so very missed. May God be with the Meggett family in their time of loss.
RR
May 02, 2023 | Other
My condolences goes our to my best friend Tammy and her whole entire family. "I know I can´t make your pain go away, but I want you to know I´m here with a shoulder or an ear or anything else you need."
Keliah East Orange, N,J
May 01, 2023
What a legacy, she kept South Carolina´s Geechee cooking in the mainstream, so many were able to learn and experience Geechee cooking. Sincere condolences to the Meggett family, truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you to comfort and strengthen you at this very difficult time of your loss.
RR
May 01, 2023 | Other
To the family, heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the God of tender mercies and ALL comfort, comfort you during this time.
R Hutton
April 30, 2023 | Other
We will remember you forever, and we thank you for your contributions to life and the memories that you created for so many. You will forever be loved. Patsy Alston
Patsy Alston
April 30, 2023
R.I.P. Emily
Elizabeth Bell
April 29, 2023 | Friend
Dear Meggett Family Brad and I would like to take this time to extend our condolences's to the family.she'll surely be missed and may she rest in peace.best faith/brad
faith c tobin/brad j.herscot
April 29, 2023
