From the Daily Press – June 6, 2013

Maxine H. Emerson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was a Peninsula resident for 66 years and a former resident of Gloucester, and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Maxine’s hobbies included reading and flower gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Chester Ashley Emerson, and a grandson, Gregory Brandt. Survivors include three daughters, Sallie Brandt and her husband, Adrian, Linda Eighme, and Gail Yoder; one son, Jeffrey “Scott” Emerson; one sister, Sue Wolford and her husband, Fred; a brother-in-law, Arthur Turner; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7pm Friday, June 7, 2013, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30am Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Peninsula Memorial Park with Rev. Clarence Hilling officiating.

The family would like to express their thankfulness and love to Drs. Harriett and J. P. Jones and the staff of Newport News Nursing Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Road, #110, Richmond, VA 23238.

Condolences may be left at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.

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