Obituary for Mildred Emery
Mildred Elizabeth Emery was born on December 10, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the
late Ozell (Bow-Tie) Emery and Besty Lewis.
Mildred known as Liz or Milly to her family and friends accepted Christ into
her life as her lord and savior at a young age. She united later in life with the
Union Baptist Church in Springfield, IL under the leadership of Pastor T. Ray
McJunkins.
Mildred loved to laugh and spend time with family. The holidays and family
gatherings were one of the highlights of her life and she especially enjoyed a
good card game. She also enjoyed anything to do with numbers especially the
lottery and bingo.
Mildred lived a full life and on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 the Lord saw fit to
bring his angel home. She is preceded in death by: Siblings, Michael, Margaret,
and Eddie.
The precious memories and legacy of Mildred will be forever cherished by: Her
four sisters and one brother, Juanita, Rochelle, Chantel, Gwen and Jabbar; her
beloved children, James, Sean (Karissa), Willie (Nyasha), Loleatta and Cynthia
(Dante); seven grandchildren, Rasheed, Jesse, Torquise, Labyron, Sa’Riyah, Sean
and Na’Ziah; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family
and friends whom were all considered her most favorite.
Dear Grandma Liz,
I know you were a great grandma
and l will never forget about you.
You were the best grandma I
could have ever had and I will
miss you so much.
~Love your grandson
Lil Sean.
Dear Grandma,
You were the best grandma ever!
You’re funny and we all love you so
much! I wish you was here for my
birthday and Christmas! But at
least you’re in a better place now!
I hope you’re resting peacefully.
I loved your style of clothes and
also I wish you was here for
everybody. I bet my dog was going
like you too, you were so sweet!
~From your granddaughter,
Sa’Riyah
To the best Mother-in-law I’ve ever known. You were like a second mom to me.
I’m going to miss all the late night gossip talks we had and the loudest laughs
we had. I’m really going to miss you calling and saying “Kay Kay, my favorite
daughter-in-law, how’s my son and grandkids doing.”
I love you and I’m going to miss you so so much. Big Sean is going to be okay,
I got him forever like you know I would.
~Love your favorite daughter-in-law, Kay Kay.
Momma, I don’t know where to start. My heart is broken into pieces,
I never would’ve thought you would leave me so soon. Thank you so much for
molding me into the man I am today, I’m going to miss all the long talks we
would have on the phone and all the fun we would have when you came to
Chicago to visit us. You were there for me through my toughest times,
encouraging me when nobody else was and that’s what I’m going to miss the
most. I love you momma and I’m going to miss you so so much.
~Love your son big Sean
(aka bad as Sean as you would call me)
If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, place them in my
Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it ever day, but there’s an
ache within my heart that will never go away.
~Love you with all of my heart, Cynthia
I thought of you today. But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too. I think of you in silence. I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my
keepsake. With which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping.
I have you in my heart. Love You Mom, I Will Always Miss You
~Your Son Willie
Musical Prelude ................................................................................
Processional ............................................................................ Family
Prayer ................................................................................. Minister
Scripture .................................................................. Aremelder Moore
Selection ............................................................................. Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions .....................................................
Remarks ....................................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary ..................................................................... Danketta Holt
Selection ............................................................................. Musician
Eulogy ................................................................................. Minister
Benediction .......................................................................... Minister
Recessional ............................................................................ Family
Friday, March 19, 2021
Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Service: 1:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
late Ozell (Bow-Tie) Emery and Besty Lewis.
Mildred known as Liz or Milly to her family and friends accepted Christ into
her life as her lord and savior at a young age. She united later in life with the
Union Baptist Church in Springfield, IL under the leadership of Pastor T. Ray
McJunkins.
Mildred loved to laugh and spend time with family. The holidays and family
gatherings were one of the highlights of her life and she especially enjoyed a
good card game. She also enjoyed anything to do with numbers especially the
lottery and bingo.
Mildred lived a full life and on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 the Lord saw fit to
bring his angel home. She is preceded in death by: Siblings, Michael, Margaret,
and Eddie.
The precious memories and legacy of Mildred will be forever cherished by: Her
four sisters and one brother, Juanita, Rochelle, Chantel, Gwen and Jabbar; her
beloved children, James, Sean (Karissa), Willie (Nyasha), Loleatta and Cynthia
(Dante); seven grandchildren, Rasheed, Jesse, Torquise, Labyron, Sa’Riyah, Sean
and Na’Ziah; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family
and friends whom were all considered her most favorite.
Dear Grandma Liz,
I know you were a great grandma
and l will never forget about you.
You were the best grandma I
could have ever had and I will
miss you so much.
~Love your grandson
Lil Sean.
Dear Grandma,
You were the best grandma ever!
You’re funny and we all love you so
much! I wish you was here for my
birthday and Christmas! But at
least you’re in a better place now!
I hope you’re resting peacefully.
I loved your style of clothes and
also I wish you was here for
everybody. I bet my dog was going
like you too, you were so sweet!
~From your granddaughter,
Sa’Riyah
To the best Mother-in-law I’ve ever known. You were like a second mom to me.
I’m going to miss all the late night gossip talks we had and the loudest laughs
we had. I’m really going to miss you calling and saying “Kay Kay, my favorite
daughter-in-law, how’s my son and grandkids doing.”
I love you and I’m going to miss you so so much. Big Sean is going to be okay,
I got him forever like you know I would.
~Love your favorite daughter-in-law, Kay Kay.
Momma, I don’t know where to start. My heart is broken into pieces,
I never would’ve thought you would leave me so soon. Thank you so much for
molding me into the man I am today, I’m going to miss all the long talks we
would have on the phone and all the fun we would have when you came to
Chicago to visit us. You were there for me through my toughest times,
encouraging me when nobody else was and that’s what I’m going to miss the
most. I love you momma and I’m going to miss you so so much.
~Love your son big Sean
(aka bad as Sean as you would call me)
If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, place them in my
Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it ever day, but there’s an
ache within my heart that will never go away.
~Love you with all of my heart, Cynthia
I thought of you today. But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too. I think of you in silence. I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my
keepsake. With which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping.
I have you in my heart. Love You Mom, I Will Always Miss You
~Your Son Willie
Musical Prelude ................................................................................
Processional ............................................................................ Family
Prayer ................................................................................. Minister
Scripture .................................................................. Aremelder Moore
Selection ............................................................................. Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions .....................................................
Remarks ....................................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary ..................................................................... Danketta Holt
Selection ............................................................................. Musician
Eulogy ................................................................................. Minister
Benediction .......................................................................... Minister
Recessional ............................................................................ Family
Friday, March 19, 2021
Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Service: 1:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644