Mayor Emma Rhodes Gresham

My heart is heavy to learn that my former colleague and church member has gone to her reward. I came to know Emma Gresham upon her arrival in Talladega, Alabama in 1961. She immediately joined fellowship with the Jacob's Chapel CME Church. Emma was a dedicated church worker at Jacob's Chapel as a choir member, missionary, youth leader, pastor's aid worker and many other volunteer positions. She was especially good at working with children, being a school teacher by profession. I enjoyed...

My Gramma, My Shero, My cooking partner, My prayer warrior, My favorite comedian. The love I have for the AME church came from you. My desire to ALWAYS be around family, came from you.
You watched me come into this world and I watched you as you left this world. There is no love like the love you have given me. One day I'll be a grandmother and I hope to make you so very proud. The influence that you've had on multiple generations has been shown through the fruit of your labor. The...

My deepest sympathy to the Gresham/Rhodes family and to all who knew & loved Emma. My husband & I met her when books were needed for the Keysville Library & we remained friends. I was, and remain, in awe of all she accomplished,her spirit, her love & caring.
She will be remembered always.

I attended Levi White Elementary School from 1962-1969. Mrs. Gresham was a caring person, my brother's second grade teacher and a wonderful example of what an grade school instructor should be.

As a young boy in the A.M.E. Church it was Ms. Emma Gresham who taught us leadership. She single handedly rebuilt a city. I am sorry to learn late of her passing but will always cherish her constant reminder that there is no meaning to the word "can't" when there is a goal. Thank you for sharing her with us and above all Thank God for Her Life.(Previously Athens, Ga.)

Praise God for a beautiful life .well loved and well lived. To God Be the Glory..our family is praying with you.
The Crawford family

Thank you Lord for Ms. Emma Gresham, May God continue to bless and keep you family strong and trusting the Lord always. Look upon the hill from which cometh your help. Love each other unconditionally family and may God Bless you always and forever. You have our condolences, love care and support.

Michelle Simons and Family
Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Hephzibah, Ga