Sunday, October 4, 2009

President Emma

When Emma was the President of Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild she literally kept us in "stitches" with her many stories. It was such a fun year. Several years later no one volunteered to the the president of Gypsy Traders Antique Club. Guess who stepped up to the plate---Emma. We all laughed when she stood before us at her first meeting. She said Ted doesn't realize I'm the new president. I believe Ted was thinking that his Emma should try to not take on so many commitments. Three months had passed, Emma stood before us and with her sweet smile and in her soft voice made the comment again that Ted still didn't seem realize that she was the Gypsy President. We all laughed. It just wasn't in Emma to not help out when or where ever needed. It was a year of laughing with President/Comedian Emma.
You have been a dear friend to so many. Thank you for being my friend. I shall miss you so much. I will treasure the many wonderful memories associated with you.
My love to you Emma, and to your wonderful family,
Lesley Kemp




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  1. Marjorie DoviOctober 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Emma you stood up and volunteered to be president of Gypsy Traders when noone else would. I was sitting right next to you. You were great. Emma you are a very talented seamstress creating many original outfits and winning many awards for your entries. Emma you are friendly and non assuming. You have held Gypsy Board meetings many times in your lovely home. I remember at a Gypsy meeting when "Ted" gave a presentation about his artwork, you told us how you met. A beautiful love story. We all love you. Marge Dovi

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This blog is a chance to remember and honor Emma by bringing us together in a way that can only be done through a medium like the internet. We love her, we will miss her, but she's here for a short time still, and we want to smile and cry and laugh together with her as much as possible while we can.

Emma has touched a monumental number of lives through her work as a mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, artist, and to Ted as a dear wife. There are countless stories that have already been told many times, and there are many others that we're going to learn for the first time as we read them here.

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