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Emily Ukrop Obituary
She is survived by many relatives from the Isbell and Ukrop family trees, Jacqueline Tucker Isbell, Robb C. Isbell (Trish), Glenda Isbell Clifton, Daron W. Isbell (Jackie), Warren E. Isbell (Angie), Richard S. Valack (Mary Catherine), Joyce Valack Holder, James E. Ukrop (Barbara), Robert S. Ukrop (Jayne), William M. Korman Jr. (Diane), Linda Korman Gunderson (Aubrey), Mark S. Korman (Libba), Timothy J. Korman (Lona), Sharon Korman Anderson (Jim); and a host of great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Emily graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944. After a 15-year career working for the C & P Telephone Company, she began helping her husband, Sam, in operating his FOODTOWN supermarkets. Emily enjoyed snow-skiing and tennis for many years.
Emily was a woman of faith and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church for 69 years. Her inner and outer beauty is reflected in the words from Galatians 5:22, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Through her words and deeds, she left an indelible imprint on the lives of her family and friends. Everyone she met was greeted by her warm, gracious and welcoming smile.
The funeral service will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Sunday, July 11, at 3 p.m. A reception will follow. Interment will be private.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lakewood and individuals from Medi Home Hospice - Richmond for the care and support they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Myrtle Hollins Isbell Scholarship Fund at the University of Mary Washington, UMW Office of Univ. Advancement, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 or Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Road, Richmond, Va. 23231.
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Kimberly Gunderson
July 9, 2021
Aunt emily- we miss you alot already. We know we will be with you again one day. I remember the times we had skiing and growing up in the food town store helping uncle Sam. Your graceful presence and happy smiling face will truly be missed. And you are deeply loved. With God's abiding love.. Rest in Peace.
Evàngelist Cassandra Zelma Frye
June 27, 2021
My sympathy to the Ukrops family
CAL AND NANCY HAWTHORNE
June 27, 2021
I never knew a nicer person than Emily.
I met Sam when Joe opened his first store.
Sam and I served in the Marines in the same company during WW II. Nancy and I traveled many times with Emily and Sam over the years.
Emily was a very special person and shall be greatly missed.
Cal & Nancy hawthorne
June 27, 2021
We relish the many happy memories we have of times spent with Emily.
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Linda Maroney
June 27, 2021
I grew up in the neighborhood behind the Foodtown on Williamsburg Rd and remember seeing both Emily and Sam in the store. They were very gracious and always smiling, later on when I would see them in other places in the East End, they were still the same sweet people! Sending thoughts and prayers to Emily's family and friends, God Bless.
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