Funeral services for Phyllis Marie Emig, 95, were held on July 11, at Emory Baptist Church. Interment followed at Emory City Cemetery.
Mrs. Emig died on July 8, 2025, a few months shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on October 29, 1929, the day the stock market crashed, to Charles and Lottie Wire (Oberdier) in Thomasville, Pennsylvania.
She dedicated herself to volunteering in Rains County in different ways such as for the Good Samaritans for 27 years, the Emory Volunteer Fire Department with her husband, Howard and oldest son, Ed. She volunteered at the Rains County Fair Association. She loved sewing and crocheting beautiful handmade afghans that she gave as Christmas gifts to her family and as baby shower and wedding gifts.
She was a faithful member of Emory Baptist Church for 49 years where she served as the director WMU for several years and poured her heart into teaching Sunday school, typing out her lessons on an old typewriter every week. Her belief in Jesus Christ was the foundation upon which she built her days. She was especially devoted to reading her Bible, immersing herself in her faith and drawing strength from its teachings.
Mrs. Emig is survived by her sons, Edward Emig and wife Carolyn, Thomas Emig, and Donald Emig and wife Cathy; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-children; 1 great-great grandchild and another on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Emig; her parents; sons, Roger (Bud) Emig, Daniel Emig, and David Emig; and 10 brothers and sisters.