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GREENSBORO - Mrs. Emma Lee Martin Williamson, 84, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Lebanon Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member, with The Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Interment will be private.
Mrs. Williamson was born on November 7, 1921, in Guilford County, a daughter of the late William and Rosa Cook Martin. She was a former employee of Brown Hills and Prago Guyes Ladies Clothing Stores. Mrs. Williamson was one of the last charter members of Lebanon Baptist Church.
Survivors include her four children, Jackie Baxter Goodwin and wife Shirley of Greensboro, Nancy Goodwin Tate and husband Charles of Reidsville, James Larry Goodwin of Pompano Beach, Fla. (Kindred Rehab) and William Harry Goodwin of Greensboro; two grandchildren Robert A. Costner of Reidsville and W. Keith Goodwin of Randleman; three great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Williamson in 1993, a sister, Mary Bettini in 2004 and two grandsons, Jackie Bryan Goodwin and Forrest Kevin Goodwin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church, Hicone Rd., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the Church fellowship hall.
Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, N. Elm Street is servicing the Williamson family.
On line condolences may be made at www.forbisand dick.com.
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Kimberly York
July 11, 2006
Jack and Shirley,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Emma Lee. We loved her so much and know that you did too. She will be greatly missed. We love you too, and will be praying for you and the entire family.
Love,
Kim and Carey
martha & Marvin Peele
July 9, 2006
our sincere sympathy to the family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Lynn and Peggy Woody
July 7, 2006
We will miss you. We have such fond memories of our friendship with you at Lebanon. You were a blessing to us.
Jay and Judy Barham
July 7, 2006
We attended Rankin High School with Jackie and have many fond memories of those years. Jackie, we are sorry for the loss of your Mother.
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