Emma Jean Holley, A resident of Jacksonville N.C. for many years, Emma passed away very peacefully at her home with family by her side. She was born in Trumann Arkansas to the late Estelle M. and Roy W. Crews, Emma was their only child.
She met and married the love of her life, Duane D. Holley in 1964 and together they spent many years moving with his career in the Air Force. Duane preceded her in death and was waiting with open arms for her to return to him.
Emma is survived by their two children Diana and Mike, daughter Diana and husband T.J. of Jacksonville with whom she resided, son Michael A. Holley of Lincolnton N.C. and his former wife Angie Holley, Eight Grand Children who are the light of her life; Bradley, Kristin, Aaron, Jonathan, Jamie, and Jacob, Morgan, and Caleb. Also survived by One Great Grand Child who is her "lil-firecracker" Kaiden Evans.
Rest In Peace now mom we love you forever and always, you are now in God's hands free of pain reunited with your true and forever love.
Funeral arrangements are handled by Jones Funeral Home Jacksonville NC.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Lower Cape fear hospice for all of their support and guidance
The family asks that in lieu of flowers please contribute to your local Animal Shelter or ASPCA those who knew Emma would know that the love she had for her family was followed closely by her enormous love of her dogs, bird and all animals.