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Emma Jean Fontaine

1925 - 2019

Emma Jean Fontaine obituary, 1925-2019, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1925

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes & Memorial Park

4701 Marysville Boulevard

Sacramento, California

Emma Fontaine Obituary

Emma Jean Fontaine was born on March 4, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Artis Moore (née Payne) and John Riggs. Superior Mother Lydia as she was also known was called and entered peacefully into her reward on the morning of December 8, 2019 in her home. She was 94 years old. She is survived by her daughters Rebekah Fontaine-Sipp (Roy), Pamela Fontaine-Lee (Leon), Jessica Fontaine-Duckens (James), and sons; Isaac Fontaine lll (Careth), and David Fontaine Sr.; Grandchildren, Elgin, Tiffany , Isaac IV, Derrek , Brittany, Israya, Bryan L., Austin, Bryan W., Joshua, Jordan, David II, Korey, and Jillian; Great grandchildren, Ervin, Cassidy, Elgin ll, Evan, Charli, Morgan, Madison, Isaac V, Jada, Dylan, Lyric, Sojourner, Ayanna, Xavier, Israya, Samyra, and Anthony. Viewing will take place on Friday, December 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Sunset Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento, CA, 95838. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a. m. on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Allen Chapel A. M. E., 1239 Grand Avenue, Sacramento, CA.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 22, 2019.

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Mr Wendell Sanders

August 16, 2022

I'm honored to say that I knew this beautiful woman well.She taught me a few songs that I still remember. She was loving,but firm. And she will be greatly missed. " I've got a feeling that everything's going to be alright. " R.I.P. Sup. Mth. E. L. Fontaine

Thelma Carr

December 16, 2020

I remember vividly the gentle,and loving Lady know as Sup.Mother Emma L. Fontaine. She is greatly missed. I offer my sincere condolences to her loving family. May God continue to Bless you all. Much Love, ASM. Thelma F.Carr

Thelma F. Carr

December 25, 2019

To the beloved family of superior Mother Fontaine. You have my sincere condolences. Know that you're in my prayers. We shall miss this wonderful Lady. She will linger in my heart. Such a kind,and loving person to everyone.

December 24, 2019

Mrs Fontaine & Family
With sincere Sympathy
The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wound
Teresa
Dr Allison's office

Willie Zenn

December 23, 2019

I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Fontaine family. Use any pain and sorrow as an opportunity to comfort, heal, and renew the precious gift of love for one another.

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Dec

27

Viewing

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunset Chapel of the Chimes

4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA

Dec

28

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Allen Chapel A. M. E.

1239 Grand Avenue, Sacramento, CA

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Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes & Memorial Park

4701 Marysville Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95838

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