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EMMA MINOR Obituary

Emma Margaret Minor, 96, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born in Hopewell, VA, on January 9, 1920, to Andrew and Eva Kovalick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Charles Minor, Jr.; daughter, Jeanette Fulcher; and sisters, Mary Kei, Josephine Balazik, Katie Janosik and Anna Martin. Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward C. Minor, III (Peggy) and Bernard Wayne Minor (Janice); seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Emma was baptized in St. James Catholic Church where she attended faithfully until health intervened. Aside from being a homemaker, she worked at Tubize, Firestone Synthetic Fibers and L.L. Beasley Elementary School Cafeteria.

The family will receive friends at St. James Catholic Church, 510 W. Poythress St. in Hopewell City on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Final rest will be at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to St. James Catholic Church. Condolences can be registered online at www.memorialfh.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2016.

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Gertrude Harmata

April 25, 2016

Always enjoyed my telephone conversations with Emma, I'll miss her.
Gertrude Harmata

April 24, 2016

Emma was my Mother's Santina Moody's best friend for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time I have known emma since a small child. God bess you always
Camille Barrett & Kathy Moody Harris & Dicky Moody & Family

Daniel Batchelor

April 23, 2016

Condolences to the Minor family. Remember all the good times.

Cathy Moody Harris

April 23, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother and your family are very dear to our family. I have fond memories of the old neighborhood. She will be missed.

Michael Weston

April 22, 2016

Warm and Inspiring Regards to the Memory of Mrs.Minor...and Healing Prayers to Family and Friends that will Miss Her...Rest in Peace...Sincerely,Wade

lisa Reagle

April 21, 2016

She will be missed every day

Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory

April 21, 2016

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss.

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Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. James Catholic Church

510 West Poythress Street, Hopewell, VA 23860

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27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. James Catholic Church

510 West Poythress Street, Hopewell, VA 23860

Apr

27

Burial

12:30 p.m.

Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens

11302 Merchants Hope Rd., Prince George, VA 23860

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