
Tampa, Florida following an extended illness, at age 77. She was a member of the Baptist faith.
Emily was born in Tampa, Florida and remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1961 graduate of H. B. Plant High School, and earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida.
Emily is predeceased by her husband, James "Al" Aubrey; father, Clive F. Harnett; mother, Bertha Hernandez Harnett; two brothers, Charles F. Harnett and Clive Edward "Ed" Harnett.
Emily is survived by her brothers, Jack A. Harnett and wife, Litty of Quincy, Florida and James R. Harnett
and wife, Charlotte of Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Emily is also survived by her life-long friend and co-conspirator, Kay Langford and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Emily taught school for forty years in the public and Catholic schools in Hillsborough County, with love and devotion for all her students. Emily always expressed her love and affection for her many teaching
associates and companions including administrators, classroom assistants, and all who assisted her through her successful teaching career, Emily was an animal lover and a strong advocate for
their welfare. Emily devoted many summers in the Tampa Parks and Recreation system. She was also an
avid bowler and enjoyed scuba diving. Emily was a diehard Florida Gator and Tampa Bay Buccaneer
fan.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff and workers at The Inn at University
Villages, Memory Care Unit, Tampa, Florida. Also the staff with LifePath Hospice who assisted in her care during the last months of her illness and were a great comfort and help to her family. Her family wants to especially recognize the loving care and devotion of her caregiver, Edith Robertson.
Those who wish to remember Emily may make a contribution to LifePath Hospice or the
Baptist Children's Home.
A Celebration of her life will be held in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Florida is pending and will be
announced at a later date.
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