Emma Lee Todd, age 83, of Elizabeth City, NC went to be with Jesus and family on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home. Born in Old Trap, NC on July 11, 1938 to the late Jesse Wilson Burgess and Rosalie Waters Burgess, she was the widow of Robert L. Todd. A member of New Life Assembly of God of Elizabeth City, she was also a member of Aglow International, and the Elizabeth City United States Bowling Conference Bowling Association.
She is survived by an abundance of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby B. White, and her brothers, J. C. Burgess, Steve Burgess, Filmore W. Burgess, McClellan W. Burgess and Desmond Burgess.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Clay Manos officiating. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/TwifordFuneralHome. A visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 27, 2022 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Todd family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Todd’s name to the Northeastern NC SPCA, 102 Enterprise Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. To plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Todd, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Roy and Vickie Johnson
To the family of Emma Lee. What a blessing and a gift to have known such a sweet Christian lady. Today, her joy is beyond our earthly comprehension and her feet have surely touched God’s streets of gold. We treasure the times we shared phone conversations with her. Rest In Peace dear Lady.
David and Rita Gregory
Dear friend, Emma has gone to be with our Lord, Jesus. We will miss her and her laughter. Thank you Lord for allowing us to have her. David and Rita Gregory
Susan L Lamb
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Todd. Such a sweet spirit.
Martha Best
So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Bowled with her for many years.
Lynn Kotzian
What a unique woman! I loved her! Her style and wit was always top-notch! I enjoyed talking with her about her hats and wigs. My favorite conversations were about our Lord and Savior! I know she is worshiping at Jesus’s feet and singing praises as I type this. I will really miss you Ms. Emma!