Born October 28, 1933 in Pineville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elmer William Earnheart and Ninia Cornelia Earnheart. Following graduation from East Mecklenburg High School as a member of the Honor Society in 1952, Emily furthered her education as an outstanding student at Queens College in Charlotte. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA with a Bachelor of Arts. She also spent several summers attending programs at Boston College and Duke University. She touched so many lives during the 43 years she taught mathematics during her career. Emily taught many years at Quail Hollow Jr. High and later served as a Professor at Central Piedmont Community College until she retired.
Emily was a member of Pineville Nazarene Church for the majority of her life. She served in many capacities but her joy was serving for 48 years as a Sunday School teacher in the Children’s Primary Department with two of her sisters, Georgia and Martha. She worked diligently to spearhead many Missionary projects involving the Children’s department. Emily was very devoted to serving God through her beloved church.
The other joy of Emily’s life was her family. She adored her husband, the late Jack Nathan Bowie, who she married on July 16, 1967. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother who attended many school and sports activities, cheering especially fiercely at softball games. She enjoyed watching her Atlanta Braves and ACC college basketball. She had such a love for flowers, especially roses.
Emily is survived by her three sisters, Georgia Whitley, Nancy DeVries, and Cornelia “Honey” Wood; her daughter, Christina Love Heacock (Andrew); her beloved granddaughter, Savannah Grace Heacock; her extended family, John, Laura, Kenedie, and Luke Oshel; and many loved nieces and nephews.
A brother, Holt Earnheart, and a sister, Martha Quick, preceded her in death.
A service to celebrate Emily’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at Pineville Nazarene Church – 8614 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends during a visitation the same day from 12:00 – 1:00 pm prior to the service at the church. A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the family.
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