Emily Burns Wright, age 90, passed away at her residence and joined the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Emily shared her love, care, and gracious spirit so generously with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife of nearly 69 years, incredible mother and grandmother and genuine friend. We celebrate the wonderful life she shared with each of us.
Emily is survived by her husband, Edward E. Wright Jr. of Sumter; her daughters, Emily Johnson (Huey E.) and Leah Burton, both of Sumter; her grandchildren, William Burton of Sumter, David Durham (Stefanie) of Sumter, Lisa Phillips (Brian) of Colorado and Corey Johnson (Nora) of Florida; her great-grandchildren, Sarah Emily Durham of Sumter, Autumn Phillips, Hunter Phillips, Rainey Phillips, London Phillips and Skylar Phillips, all of Colorado; and a brother, Byron Eugene Burns of Laurens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving brothers and sisters-in-law of Laurens, Russell and Thelma Burns, Leroy and Ester Burns, and Mary Burns.
Emily brought so much joy to the people she encountered in her life. Born on May 10, 1923, in Gray Court, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Hampie Burns. She attended Winthrop University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in education and a minor in French. She was a dedicated and outstanding teacher for more than 25 years in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Many individuals are proud to have had her in their educational experience.
Emily was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Sumter, where she taught Sunday school, greeted on Sunday, and enjoyed participation in her circle. Emily loved her family with a sincere devotion and was a wonderful friend to many. She was unselfish in her caring and giving of her time, energy, and love. She was a rare individual that will be greatly missed.
Her family wishes to thank the many individuals that have so lovingly assisted with her care in these last few months. In particular, we thank Dr. Hugh Stoddard, the Rev. Charles Clanton, Evone, Jalessa, Mary Lou, Cecelia, Tempi, Glenda and Katie for the excellent care given to Emily. She appreciated this care and the kindness of her friends who called and visited her so faithfully.
Emily will be honored in a service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Clanton, the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Marion Zeigler officiating. Graveside services will follow for the family in the Sumter Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Emily shared her love, care, and gracious spirit so generously with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife of nearly 69 years, incredible mother and grandmother and genuine friend. We celebrate the wonderful life she shared with each of us.
Emily is survived by her husband, Edward E. Wright Jr. of Sumter; her daughters, Emily Johnson (Huey E.) and Leah Burton, both of Sumter; her grandchildren, William Burton of Sumter, David Durham (Stefanie) of Sumter, Lisa Phillips (Brian) of Colorado and Corey Johnson (Nora) of Florida; her great-grandchildren, Sarah Emily Durham of Sumter, Autumn Phillips, Hunter Phillips, Rainey Phillips, London Phillips and Skylar Phillips, all of Colorado; and a brother, Byron Eugene Burns of Laurens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving brothers and sisters-in-law of Laurens, Russell and Thelma Burns, Leroy and Ester Burns, and Mary Burns.
Emily brought so much joy to the people she encountered in her life. Born on May 10, 1923, in Gray Court, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Hampie Burns. She attended Winthrop University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in education and a minor in French. She was a dedicated and outstanding teacher for more than 25 years in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Many individuals are proud to have had her in their educational experience.
Emily was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Sumter, where she taught Sunday school, greeted on Sunday, and enjoyed participation in her circle. Emily loved her family with a sincere devotion and was a wonderful friend to many. She was unselfish in her caring and giving of her time, energy, and love. She was a rare individual that will be greatly missed.
Her family wishes to thank the many individuals that have so lovingly assisted with her care in these last few months. In particular, we thank Dr. Hugh Stoddard, the Rev. Charles Clanton, Evone, Jalessa, Mary Lou, Cecelia, Tempi, Glenda and Katie for the excellent care given to Emily. She appreciated this care and the kindness of her friends who called and visited her so faithfully.
Emily will be honored in a service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Clanton, the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Marion Zeigler officiating. Graveside services will follow for the family in the Sumter Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Emily Burns Wright, age 90, passed away at her residence and joined the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Emily shared her love, care, and gracious spirit so generously with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife of nearly 69 years, incredible mother and grandmother and genuine friend. We celebrate the wonderful life she shared with each of us.
Emily is survived by her husband, Edward E. Wright Jr. of Sumter; her daughters, Emily Johnson (Huey E.) and Leah Burton, both of Sumter; her grandchildren, William Burton of Sumter, David Durham (Stefanie) of Sumter, Lisa Phillips (Brian) of Colorado and Corey Johnson (Nora) of Florida; her great-grandchildren, Sarah Emily Durham of Sumter, Autumn Phillips, Hunter Phillips, Rainey Phillips, London Phillips and Skylar Phillips, all of Colorado; and a brother, Byron Eugene Burns of Laurens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving brothers and sisters-in-law of Laurens, Russell and Thelma Burns, Leroy and Ester Burns, and Mary Burns.
Emily brought so much joy to the people she encountered in her life. Born on May 10, 1923, in Gray Court, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Hampie Burns. She attended Winthrop University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in education and a minor in French. She was a dedicated and outstanding teacher for more than 25 years in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Many individuals are proud to have had her in their educational experience.
Emily was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Sumter, where she taught Sunday school, greeted on Sunday, and enjoyed participation in her circle. Emily loved her family with a sincere devotion and was a wonderful friend to many. She was unselfish in her caring and giving of her time, energy, and love. She was a rare individual that will be greatly missed.
Her family wishes to thank the many individuals that have so lovingly assisted with her care in these last few months. In particular, we thank Dr. Hugh Stoddard, the Rev. Charles Clanton, Evone, Jalessa, Mary Lou, Cecelia, Tempi, Glenda and Katie for the excellent care given to Emily. She appreciated this care and the kindness of her friends who called and visited her so faithfully.
Emily will be honored in a service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Clanton, the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Marion Zeigler officiating. Graveside services will follow for the family in the Sumter Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Emily shared her love, care, and gracious spirit so generously with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife of nearly 69 years, incredible mother and grandmother and genuine friend. We celebrate the wonderful life she shared with each of us.
Emily is survived by her husband, Edward E. Wright Jr. of Sumter; her daughters, Emily Johnson (Huey E.) and Leah Burton, both of Sumter; her grandchildren, William Burton of Sumter, David Durham (Stefanie) of Sumter, Lisa Phillips (Brian) of Colorado and Corey Johnson (Nora) of Florida; her great-grandchildren, Sarah Emily Durham of Sumter, Autumn Phillips, Hunter Phillips, Rainey Phillips, London Phillips and Skylar Phillips, all of Colorado; and a brother, Byron Eugene Burns of Laurens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving brothers and sisters-in-law of Laurens, Russell and Thelma Burns, Leroy and Ester Burns, and Mary Burns.
Emily brought so much joy to the people she encountered in her life. Born on May 10, 1923, in Gray Court, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Hampie Burns. She attended Winthrop University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in education and a minor in French. She was a dedicated and outstanding teacher for more than 25 years in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Many individuals are proud to have had her in their educational experience.
Emily was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Sumter, where she taught Sunday school, greeted on Sunday, and enjoyed participation in her circle. Emily loved her family with a sincere devotion and was a wonderful friend to many. She was unselfish in her caring and giving of her time, energy, and love. She was a rare individual that will be greatly missed.
Her family wishes to thank the many individuals that have so lovingly assisted with her care in these last few months. In particular, we thank Dr. Hugh Stoddard, the Rev. Charles Clanton, Evone, Jalessa, Mary Lou, Cecelia, Tempi, Glenda and Katie for the excellent care given to Emily. She appreciated this care and the kindness of her friends who called and visited her so faithfully.
Emily will be honored in a service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Clanton, the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Marion Zeigler officiating. Graveside services will follow for the family in the Sumter Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.
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