A Yancey Co. native and longtime resident of Buncombe Co., Emma was born on December 26, 1926, to the late Reggie and Lila Shepherd Penland.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Morris Clinton Parham; daughter, Carolyn Rathburn Baldwin; daughter-in-law, Sue Parham; and several brothers and sisters.
Her greatest priorities in life were family and church. She is survived by her son, Calvin Parham; sister, Marjorie Robinson, of Black Mountain; son-in-law, Charles Baldwin; granddaughter, Janet and Rev. Andy McDevitt; great-granddaughter, Lindsey and Rev. Daniel Sprinkle; great-grandson, Joshua McDevitt; and great-great-grandson, Auburn Sprinkle.
Mrs. Parham was a devoted Christian and homemaker. She was a talented craftsperson, designing and making quilts, afghans, pillows and wallhangings for her family and friends.
The graveside service for Mrs. Parham will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, off Alexander Rd, Leicester. Bobby Street and Donald Shuford will officiate.
Her family will greet friends in the cemetery following the service.
Source Citation: Groce Funeral Home
A Yancey Co. native and longtime resident of Buncombe Co., Emma was born on December 26, 1926, to the late Reggie and Lila Shepherd Penland.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Morris Clinton Parham; daughter, Carolyn Rathburn Baldwin; daughter-in-law, Sue Parham; and several brothers and sisters.
Her greatest priorities in life were family and church. She is survived by her son, Calvin Parham; sister, Marjorie Robinson, of Black Mountain; son-in-law, Charles Baldwin; granddaughter, Janet and Rev. Andy McDevitt; great-granddaughter, Lindsey and Rev. Daniel Sprinkle; great-grandson, Joshua McDevitt; and great-great-grandson, Auburn Sprinkle.
Mrs. Parham was a devoted Christian and homemaker. She was a talented craftsperson, designing and making quilts, afghans, pillows and wallhangings for her family and friends.
The graveside service for Mrs. Parham will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, off Alexander Rd, Leicester. Bobby Street and Donald Shuford will officiate.
Her family will greet friends in the cemetery following the service.
Source Citation: Groce Funeral Home
Family Members
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Dollie Mafra Penland Crabtree
1916–2007
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Pvt Creed Penland
1917–1944
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Grover Lee Penland
1919–2003
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Mary Paris Penland Rockett
1921–2001
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Huelon William Penland
1922–1963
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Corp Troy Penland
1924–1950
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Robert Vernon "Bob" Penland
1928–2017
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Elmer Leonard "Len" Penland
1930–2001
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Marjorie Lee Penland Robinson
1933–2020
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Ruth Ellen Penland
1938–1939
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