Emma Witt Miear

Emma Witt Miear, age 90 of Forest, wife of Harry L. Miear, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Blacksburg, daughter of the late Claude Witt and the late Cora Witt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Emma was a member of Forest Alliance Church. She loved her garden and her flowers but her grandchildren held the most special place in her heart and she was lovingly known as “Granny” to them, as well as most everyone that knew her. In addition to her husband Harry to whom she had been married for 70 years, she is survived by 2 daughters, Carolyn M. Sumpter and husband George and Vanessa M. Wheeler and husband Michael; 5 grandchildren, Christopher H. Sumpter, Heather S Winfield and husband Gerald, Jennifer M. Wheeler, Michael Chad Wheeler and Cameron S. Wheeler; 3 great grandchildren, Skyler L. Winfield, Ashlyn G. Winfield and Landon P. Wheeler. She is also survived by a special niece, Cynthia C. Willoughby. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. Memorials in Emma’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.