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Emma MAYS Obituary
(Bryant-Alexander),
Emma Lee
Born to Pearl and Lonnie Bryant, she made her journey home June 9, 2021. Emma served as a musician and songstress for the McKinley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. A member of the United Gospel Chorus. Retired caseworker for Montgomery County Children's Services; graduate of Dunbar High school, attended Sinclair College; a 45+ year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She leaves 6 children: Vernon M Alexander, Vivia D Alexander, Sondra Alexander (Byron) Banks, Philmore "Pete" Alexander III, Clarence D Mays Jr., Deidre (Mike) Harris; Bonus children; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren. Siblings: Lonnie (Sharon) Bryant, Carlton (Brenda) Bryant, Kevin (Aleisha) Bryant, Valerie Bryant. Alyce Harris. Preceded in death by her devoted husband Clarence D. Mays, Sr.; grandson Sean A. Mays and her former husband Philmore Alexander, Jr. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 18, at McKinley United Methodist Church, 196 Hawthorn St. Visitation 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment Dayton National Cemetery.
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Robin Harris
June 16, 2021
Wishing the family our condolences on the loss of Ms. Emma. She was a good friend of our family. My mom, Beatrice Harris, and her we’re friends for over 50 years. They were in Social Highlights Club for years. Ms. Emma is one of the reasons she joined Eastern Stars and Daughters of Isis. They were “road dogs”. They lost contact once my mom went into the Sienna Woods Nursing Home. We haven’t told her yet, don’t know how she will take this news. Keep her in your prayers and we will keep praying for your family. Love Robin Harris and Family. To God be the glory.
Edward Hatch
June 16, 2021
Great memories of Ms. Emma playing the piano and singing for chapel services at H. H. Roberts Funeral Home. She would always sing the song Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow a favorite of the late founder Mr. Hal Roberts.
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