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Emma DiBiase Obituary

EMMA GREER DIBIASE Emma Greer DiBiase, 16, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016, after a long battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Emma was born on August 2, 1999 in Tacoma, Washington to her parents, Samantha and Gregory. Emma touched countless lives near and far with her smile, quick-wit, positivity and big personality. She was an original from the start, and never wavered from being that most authentic person. Always the performer, Emma could do spot-on impersonations of those close to her at a young age. In her teens, Emma became a social media star and had an immeasurable impact on those touched by her. Emma loved music, going to shows, and dancing, which culminated in her fronting the band Mesto and performing live in January 2016. Emma is survived by her mother, Samantha McKenzie, father, Gregory DiBiase, step-father, Thomas Potts, step-mother, Dara DiBiase, and siblings, Madeleine and Spencer DiBiase and Andrew and Hunter Potts, her maternal grandparents, Katherine Young, Charles McKenzie and paternal grandparents Joseph DiBiase and Joan DiBiase. Emma is adored by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. To honor Emma's life, a viewing will take place from 5pm to 7pm Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Andrews Hampstead Chapel, 17730 US Hwy 17 North, Hampstead. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am Friday, April 1, 2016, at All Saints Catholic Church, 18737 US Hwy 17 North, Hampstead, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Children's Cancer Research Fund at http://www.childrenscancer.org or Lower Cape Fear Hospice http://www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com Andrews Hampstead Chapel

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Mar. 30, 2016.

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mafi c

August 20, 2025

always thinking about your beautiful soul em

January 15, 2024

thinking of you still

December 10, 2023

Still missing you in 2023.

Venus

May 2, 2022

Still thinking of you in 2022. You touched so many lives and brought so many people joy and I hope you're resting peacefully

Grandma Jigger Davis

March 23, 2022

Six years ago and it seems like yesterday. We still miss you so much it hurts. Find Grandpa Dave and give him a hug for me. I want you both to meet me when it's my turn! You can show me how it works. Tell Grandpa never mind the key to the gate. I had Don cut the lock off and got a new one!!!

Asher

December 25, 2021

thinking about you.

Floyd Davis

October 27, 2021

I thought of you with Grandpa Dave on his birthday last week. We are missing you both so much! Annie got her deer that morning and we had heart and liver and ice cream cake! Give him a hug for me!! Love, Grandma!

Noémie

October 24, 2021

We miss you

Aj

October 14, 2021

Rest in sweet peace sunshine <3

February 5, 2021

Emma your such a beautiful soul and the impact you leave on others is forever lasting. love you lots

Lana

November 18, 2020

Still thinking about you here in 2020...thank you for lighting up this world

Kandace Owens

December 12, 2019

Rest In Peace angel

Tamara Carolina

July 6, 2019

I always thinking about you Emma Greer. You're an angel now. Miss you so much. 16 years of immesaurable impact.

Grandma Jigger Davis

March 24, 2019

You are still so present in our lives! Our love for you is infinite. You're singing with the angels and I am jealous!!
Love you forever, Emma.

Sylvia Mulliniks

March 22, 2019

Miss you more and more each day, it still feels unreal. I havent forgotten about you. Thank you for all you have done for me and many others.

February 18, 2018

Thinking of you

Mai Borges

February 11, 2018

Physically hurting, does not make sense that such a beautiful person had to die... :(

Ellie

February 5, 2018

thinking of you

April 16, 2017

i love you.

Jigger Davis

March 24, 2017

Miss you every day, Emma D. Your light still shines!!

March 23, 2017

forever.

Sylvia Mulliniks

January 7, 2017

Miss you bunches. Keep singing and dancing wherever you are. You always spread good vibes and positivity. Love you. Thank you for being there for me whenever I needed a smile. Truly 16 years of immeasurable impact.

Dargan Morrison

April 19, 2016

I grew up in North Carolina. Emma you are amazing. And I know this for a fact. 16 years of immesaurable impact. -Dargan Morrison

Jussi Sala

April 18, 2016

Words aren't enough to express how wonderful her smile was and how much it hurt when I first heard of her passing but it is not about how she died,it is about how she lived, how she impacted as many people as she did with her lovely smile and bubbly personality. Riposa in pace angelo e si può vivere dentro i nostri cuori.

Alaina D

April 9, 2016

Rest in peace, Emma. Keep dancing, always keep dancing.

kate g

April 9, 2016

rest in peace beautiful

kate g

April 9, 2016

I may not have known Emma but I feel like I did. Watching her vines every night and laughing about them the next day with friends. After finding her on vine I became obsessed. I followed her on every social media and watched her videos constantly. I felt close to her and found her hilarious. It breaks my heart that she's gone and I can't imagine how the people feel who were close to her. Ive thought about her everyday and I will continue to think about her everyday! Heaven gained a beautiful, hilarious, and sweet girl...rest in peace angel

Melissa Nixon

April 5, 2016

Rest In peace beautiful Angel. You touched more hearts than you will ever know. You will be greatly missed.

Maritza Solano

April 5, 2016

Still can't believe your gone
, God gained another angle. It saddens me to know such a good hearted person is gone❤ I didn't know you in person but through ther internet an even through that I felt a connection . You have a beautiful soul an you where always full of life even though right at last knowing you didn't have long to live. Rest easy em , love you always.

Sophie Wulftange

April 5, 2016

Never met this beautiful soul but I am grateful for the oppurtunity to be impacted by her. She was always making me smile and she lives on through the lives she touched.

kate

April 2, 2016

16 years of immeasurable impact. I think I speak for everyone who ever came across Greer when I said I will forever be emspired. My heart goes out to all her loved ones

Isabella Fuentes

April 2, 2016

Thank your for always putting a smile on my face. I will never forget you.

Alex Vallejo

April 1, 2016

Emma was one of my biggest role models, and still continues to be. To keep smiling and spreading joy no matter how dark the path must be. Bet she's smiling away up there in the clouds~ She's never failed to make a major impact on those she's touched. Blessings to all of her loved ones, including her family, friends, and beloved boyfriend, Lucas, during this difficult time.

R H

April 1, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of such an amazing young woman.

Tabitha Allen

April 1, 2016

For Emma's parents: What an amazing gift we all had the privilege to be a part of. I will pray for your strength and all of our own understanding as we walk thru various journeys in our lives. I am deeply sorry for your loss, but have no doubt her memory will be kept alive forever.. Safe in his arms, now and forever..

Breanna Chandler

April 1, 2016

NC won't be the same without you, R.I.P. pretty girl ❤

Kenzie Howell

April 1, 2016

Thank you Emma for all the smiles. You are forever missed.

Tony Miller

April 1, 2016

Greg and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Juliette M

April 1, 2016

What a sweetheart. My deepest sympathies to your family.

R M

March 31, 2016

Emma was one of the most interesting personalities I've came across in my life. Her drive and passion to music, friends, humor was amazing. I admire the positivity she maintained even when the days got rough and the love she continued to give to her friends and family. She helped me learn how to express myself more freely and open up a bit more. She will be greatly missed. Rest easy and fly high, Emma.

March 31, 2016

I send my heart-felt condolences for the loss of your daughter. Her life has impacted many people in so many positive ways.

Aileen Soto

March 31, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Emma Lance

March 31, 2016

There wasn't a day when she couldn't make me smile. She will be missed by so many.

Nora

March 31, 2016

Her smile gave me warmth in my loneliest days. 16 years of immeasurable impact.
Rest easy Greer

March 31, 2016

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Melissa & Trippe Jacobs and Family

Toni Marie & Ed Urbanek

March 31, 2016

RIP our HERO...I bet your wings are beautiful...we love and miss you tons...To Greg, Dara, Maddie and Spencer there are no right words to say to you until we have been in your shoes...just remember you are loved by all and we will be here for you when the time comes that you need someone to lean on.....God Bless you all and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers during the months/years to come...sending lots of Love from your family in PA...

Jan Suther

March 31, 2016

Our deepest condolences from Gold's Gym Kids Care staff at Porter's Neck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Shenae Hudson

March 31, 2016

I wish i could have met her. she was so full of happiness and joy, so many people loved her and so did i, other than the fact i never knew her personally i felt like i knew who she really was and i adored her and thats why i loved her. she was the kind of person you wanted to be around and she always brightened up the room everytime she walked in. i wanted to be her friend. those who were close with her were VERY lucky to have known someone like her and be loved by her. i send my condolences to those affected. she left way to soon. don't let depression or sadness comfort you, let happiness fill your heart by the thought of having the chance of knowing someone like Emma DiBiase. a BEAUTIFUL girl with a beautiful heart. an original. im very sad to know i'll never get to meet her but i want to be just as caring and loving as she was. i want to give GENUINE love the way she did and had. Emma impacted me for who she was. She loved every single one of you.

Holly

March 30, 2016

Rest in peace Emma you never failed to bring a smile to my face you were truly one of a kind and will be so missed all around the world! Thinking of your family and sending love from Australia ❤

Victoria & Bob Lucas

March 30, 2016

Samantha and family
Sending you comforting thoughts and hugs at this most difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the very special person Emma was to so many. She was truly a star and will always shine.

Emma Hodges

March 30, 2016

Emma you were such an inspiration to many people, 16 years of immeasurable impact. rest easy

March 30, 2016

i never knew this angel, but it was terribly early for her to leave this earth.. keeping you in my prayers!

Kelly Jacobson

March 30, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Emma has made such an impact on so many lives and will continue to do so!!

Kelly Jacobson

March 30, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! She has made such an impact on so many lives and will continue to do so!

G

March 30, 2016

Emma was always happy, no matter what she was experiencing at the time. You could tell all she wanted was to make people feel good and have fun. A great, beautiful, and honest person. Rest in peace <3

Cody Bergman

March 30, 2016

Such a unique and caring young lady. I didn't know Emma personally but I know the impact she had on everyone around her. To be so uplifting and considerate of others even in the middle of her battle is a rare thing. Rest easy Emma, you lived a life of self-sacrificing love and made the most of every moment. You lived more and impacted more people in your 16 years of life than some people do in 80. You will be sorely missed but your life will never be forgotten.

Wendy

March 30, 2016

Peace be with you all.

Audra

March 30, 2016

Thank you for making me laugh, even when I didn't want to. You made a lot of people's days easier, and we all just wish we could've done the same for you. You were truly a good person

Kim Miller

March 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family for strength and guidance through this time.

Madeline Moore

March 30, 2016

Emma you gave hope to people who thought they couldn't do it anymore. You were and still are such a beautiful soul. You are missed by so many people you are loved by so many people. I hope you are watching over us from up there. Rest in paradise Emma. Gone but never forgotten.

Charlie Gale

March 30, 2016

Emma, you were such an inspiration to me and so many others and your smile could brighten anyones day. You will be missed, rest in peace

Seli R

March 30, 2016

Dear Emma, how amazing you truly are. You touched so many people's hearts in the time you were here. It saddens me to hear of such young and bright soul passing on. Your friends and family will miss you immensely but they were so lucky to be apart of your life. I hope one day in some form or another they can hear your voice and see your face again. Losing someone so fast is so hard and nothing will be the same but as everything changes and people grow your spirit will remain alive and well amongst the people that love and care for you. Gone but never forgotten. May you and your loved ones rest easy. Take care Greer.

Sylvia Wilson

March 30, 2016

You are a good soul, Emma. You deserved so much more than 16 years. Thank you for lightening up my days, I will never forget about you.

March 30, 2016

I'm sorry for your lost. My prayers go out to your family. I didn't get to know her personally but I wish I did, I've read nothing but good things. You raised a great person who left a mark on everyone she met. Rest in peace Greer

Kyle Hoover

March 30, 2016

Rest easy Emma... The world loves you.

Alondra Moya

March 29, 2016

Thank you Emma for bringing so much happiness, love, and laughter into my world. You're deeply missed, but I know you are now resting. Sending all my love.

Hillary Ogutu

March 29, 2016

Sending love to Emma, her family and friends. Rest easy!

Miranda Sc.

March 29, 2016

I miss you so much❤❤

Julia Hall

March 29, 2016

I can't believe this world will somehow manage without such a beautiful soul. All we can do now is thank her for changing all of our lives for the best and be glad she isn't in pain anymore. Rest easy, Emma.

Jasmine

March 29, 2016

What an amazing soul we've had the pleasure of having on this earth rest easy Emma Greer

franchesca

March 29, 2016

i love u so much emma, thank you for being with me the past years

Lauren Michaels

March 29, 2016

The world has lost a beautiful soul. Thank you for all the laughs and inspiration. Rest in peace sweet girl

Kathleen Miller And Family

March 29, 2016

Rest in Peace sweet Emma. Hugs Samantha❤

Sheri Carp

March 29, 2016

Rest in peace, Emma. You were taken way too soon, but will live on through the love and memories of all of the lives you touched.

Daniyah Sevim

March 29, 2016

Emma, you will never be forgotten. You were purest soul there ever was. It'll be impossible to forget someone who gave us all so much to remember. The world didn't deserve you Emma, but Emma you deserved the world. May your heart, soul, and being rest in the most beautiful
place. I'll miss you forever. Rest easy, Em.

Molly

March 29, 2016

rest easy emma. you were so funny and beautiful and kind and thoughtful and you will be in my thoughts for a long time.

March 29, 2016

never forgotten

Oliver Harvey

March 29, 2016

Emma you showed the strength and courage I wished I had. You are now at peace.

March 29, 2016

emma is beautiful and her soul will live on forever

March 29, 2016

You are so missed and loved. You were the light in the room. Rest in peace, Emma. ❤

March 29, 2016

Rest in peace. You were so wise and beautiful. I know youre in heaven free from cancer and smiling down on us❤

Haydee Dionnee

March 29, 2016

At such a young Emma touched so many lives in a beautiful way. May she rest in peace, sweet angel. God bless

Alice Mark

March 29, 2016

Sending strength, thoughts, and comfort to all Emma's loved ones at this most difficult of times. Though I never knew her personally, I consider myself lucky to have been witness to even a tiny part of her personality, humour, and smiles, and along with so many others will carry it with me as long as I live. Emma's impact really was immeasurable.

Sheridian

March 29, 2016

As someone who suffered from multiple chronic and serious medical illnesses as a child, I really related to Emma. She was an inspiration to a lot of children as well as adults suffering from medical illnesses; myself including. She was a kind, sweet, and beautiful person. She had a short life but impacted and touched more life's than many will in their entire lifetime. As I speak for many- she will be greatly and deeply missed. Forever in our hearts and never forgotten. Rest in peace lovely, you're in gods hands and we all will see you again. My prayers and deepest most sincere condolences go out to the family of Emma.

joey atchison

March 29, 2016

safe travels emma to your new beginning.

Mike and Beth Cipicchio

March 29, 2016

Greg and Dara,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Emma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. During this difficult time may you find hope,comfort,and peace in God.
Mike and Beth Cipicchio

Sydney Slaughter

March 29, 2016

Emma was an amazing soul who impacted so many lives, and my heart and mind are with you in every way.

Allison Reyes

March 29, 2016

Emma, you're an inspiration to me and the rest of the world. You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy, beautiful.

Jigger & Dave Davis

March 29, 2016

Dara, Greg, Maddie and spencer: Our hearts are with you.

Anonymous

March 29, 2016

Emma Greer will forever live on in the Internet and music communities. We will remember her as loving, fun, cheerful, witty, and hilarious. Greer was full of light and love through her toughest times and was selfless. she will be missed by those near and far, by close friends and Internet followers alike. The world will never feel entirely complete without her but now she is out of pain. Rest easy, Emma Greer. I wish I'd gotten to know her better.

Stuart Mullins

March 29, 2016

Tom and Sam....I know there are no words to make you feel better during this time. Just know we are praying for you.
Stuart, Penni, and Will

March 29, 2016

thank you for all the life you given me

Rhonda Schwarz

March 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you in the days and weeks ahead.
Rhonda, Steve, Evan and Kelsey Schwarz

Jacquelyn Gibson

March 29, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with those closest to Emma. May you find comfort and peace.

Jacque Gibson

March 29, 2016

Our forever thoughts & prayers are with Emma's family and friends. May you find peace and comfort.

Megan Canonica

March 29, 2016

Emma was a bright, beautiful soul who touched everyone who got the incredible opportunity to watch her grow and live. She will be deeply missed, and my heart goes out so fiercely to you, her loved ones. I hope you can find peace. She was truly incredible.

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