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January 26, 1916 ~ July 28, 2009 Emma Higgins Harrison, 93, of Galax, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Harrison was born in Grayson County, Va., on January 26, 1916, to Emmett and Elizabeth Green Higgins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer P. Harrison; and a daughter, Phyllis Walker. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Larry Walker, of Roanoke, Va., Diane and Dick Gurley, of Johnson City, Tenn., Jane Harrison, of Blacksburg, Va., and Ruth Melton, of Galax, Va.; grandchildren, Sherry Shaffner, Traci Polumbo, Melody Stephenson, Casey Baumgardner, and Lisa Graham; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Annie Newman, of Galax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2009, in VaughanGuynn Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 29, 2009.

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Zach Cooley

August 2, 2009

My great-aunt Emma was one of the strongest people I have ever known. I have many memories of her and my great-aunt Annie visiting me at my late grandmother's house. Those three sisters shared a bond I have never seen with anyone else since and they all hold a very special place in my heart. However, it is my memories of Emma in later years that most impress me. Eight years ago, our entire family took a cruise to the Bahamas. When I remember Emma, I will think of the 84-year old woman who traveled the world in much better shape than the rest of us. I always admired her strength and endurance to do such things in her later years and pray that God will grant me such longevity in my own. Most importantly, Emma was always valiant about maintaining familial contact no matter how infrequently we saw one another. When I graduated high school six years ago, she was the first to send congratulations. I regret that I didn't get to tell Emma I loved her as often as I should, but take comfort in the fact that she led a long, full life with minimal suffering. She was a remarkable lady whom I will love and miss and whose memory I will treasure forever! God Bless and be with you all!

Andy & Crystal Tawney

July 29, 2009

Jane,

Andy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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