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Emma Earl Obituary
Earl, Emma
MADISON - Emma Earl passed away at UW Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. She was born to Ernest and Anna Mae Mitchell in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 2, 1947, and resided here her entire life.
Emma graduated from Central High School in 1965 and attended Tennessee State University. She worked for IBM for 30 years. Her love for gardening was expressed in the succulents and flowers that she lovingly tended to. Additionally, she enjoyed scouring flea markets, garage sales and junk shopping, looking for unique and whimsical items that she lovingly shared with others. In her retirement, she was a devoted volunteer with Today Not Tomorrow Inc. Her favorite project was TNT-Project Babies, and the Community Baby Showers where she created the flea market that families enjoyed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Kwame and Billy McDonald.
Survivors include siblings, Jack (Pat) Mitchell, Carolyn Hargrove, Betty Banks, all of Madison, Ralph (LaMonica) Mitchell, North Carolina, Arlene (Michael) Grice, Michigan, and Evette Mitchell, Arizona; nieces, Sheila Greene, Shari Darkeeyah Mitchell, Carla Phillips, all of Georgia, Dana (Auguste) Roc, Shauna Mitchell, all of New York, Denise Hicks (Anthony), Texas, and Deirdre (Eric) Krieghoff, Madison; nephews, Mitchell McDonald, Minnesota, Darel Hargrove, Devin Hargrovelan Banks, both of Madison, Jay Mitchell, Michigan, Max Marion, Marcus (Starr) Marion, all of Texas, Ernest (Lauren) Mitchell, and Mason (Holly) Mitchell, all of North Carolina; and a host of great-nieces and -nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted in 2022. Donations can be made to Today Not Tomorrow-Project Babies.
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Susan Frisch Alms
March 4, 2023
I am so deeply saddened to read just this morning (3-4-2023) of Emma´s passing. I worked with her at Ray-0-Vac in the early 70´s. We both played on a city-sponsored softball team for several summers. She was a good friend, and we had many fun times. I´m sure she is missed by her family. My sympathy to all.
Yvonne Vonnie Bavery
October 25, 2021
In memories of Emma Earl. I worked with her at IBM in Madison for many years. She was a very sweet person to know. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. RIP
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