Emma Allman

NEWPORT NEWS - Emma Allman, 90, passed away at Riverside Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003. Born in Gloucester, she was a lifelong resident of Newport News. She retired from the Chesapeake and Potomac Phone Company as Group Chief Operator, after 37 years of service. She was a member of Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church for 72 years. She graduated from Newport News High School in 1931 and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Henry and Susie Leigh Allman, and brother, Cleveland Martin Allman. A special thanks to the residents and staff of the Hidenwood Retirement Community for the friendship, fellowship and care that was given during the past four years she resided there. She is survived by a number of family members including a nephew, Donald Parker and his wife, Glenda, of Newport News. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church by Pastor Dennis C. Lipke. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News. Memorial donations may be made to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church, 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601, or the Alzheimer's Association, Hampton Roads Chapter #20, Interstate Corp. Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.