Obituary of Ruth Emery

Ruth Wilson Reid Emery, of Brunswick, died on her 86th birthday, November 26, 2004 at the home of her son in Brunswick. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Emery grew up in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She had made her home in Brunswick for the past two years, moving from Dawson, Georgia. Mrs. Emery was a graduate of Duke University, earning her nursing degree. She then earned her certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist and had a distinguished career of 50 years, retiring from Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Emery was a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Mrs. Emery earned her World Class Sailing Status at the National Moth Boat Regatta in Elizabeth City, N.C., as well as many other sailing awards. She was an avid bridge player, an accomplished pianist and was trilingual. Her greatest strength was her lifelong compassionate commitment to serving people. She was a member of Taylors United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, Rev. James R. Emery (Marsha), Brunswick; a daughter, Bonnie Lynn Eslinger (Gary), Eau Claire, Wisconsin; a sister, Marjorie Rowe (Richard), Elizabeth City, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Dawn M. Thorne, Spring, Texas, James R. Emery, Jr., LaGrange, Georgia, Rev. Micah J. Emery, Hawkinsville, Ga., Christa S. Arrington, Matthews, Georgia, Sarah E. Eslinger, Chelsea A. Eslinger and Mattie L. Eslinger, all of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; eight great grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Taylors United Methodist Church with Rev. James R. Emery officiating. Mrs. Emery will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the church following the funeral. Another service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 29, 2004, at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, N.C., with Rev. James R. Emery and Rev. T.R. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylors United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 766 Old Jesup Road, Brunswick, Georgia 31520. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Emery family. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.