Obituary of Emmajean Rolls-Simons
Rolls-Simons: Emmajean (nee Kersey) -
A resident of Chatham, Emmajean Rolls-Simons went to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 23, 2022 at the age of 91.
Born in Chatham Township, Emmajean was the daughter of Garnett Scott and Ila Kersey Milburn.
Beloved wife of the late Allison Rolls (1975) and the late Norman Simons (2004).
Loving mother of Esther (Robert "Pete") Wright, Gary (Barb) Rolls and Preston Rolls.
Proud grandmother to Nancy Wright, Michele Wright, Nathan Rolls, Steven ( Sandra) Rolls; and great granddaughter to Sedeah. Also missed by her cousin Dale Starks as well as the extended Clinton family.
Emmajean was a member and Deaconess of First Baptist Church Chatham and an active member of Nancy Rebekah Missionaries. Emmajean enjoyed crocheting and working in her flower garden. She also volunteered at Meals on Wheels and was a past employee of St. Josephs Hospital.
Family and friends will be received at First Baptist Church, 135 King St E, Chatham, on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the service to celebrate Emmajean's life at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery
Donations made in memory of Emmajean to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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