Emma (Sleeman) Modrell passed away peacefully on November 1, 2018. She was 97 years old.
Emma was born May 19, 1921 in Jamestown, California. Her husband, Bryce passed away in 2008. They both led active lives in Shasta County for 71 years. For over 20 years they were square dancers with the Shasta Dam Dandy’s Club. They loved traveling and never missed a Saturday night card game with their long-time friends, for 55 years.
Emma will be greatly missed by her daughter, Deanna (Ed) Scott of Redding, and son, Dwight (Jeanette) Modrell of Sunnyvale. She was a devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren; Deanna’s daughter, Yvette and son Bradley; and her son Dwight’s two sons, Christopher & Ryan. Emma will be forever remembered by her five great-grandchildren, Joseph, Marisa, Rochelle, Kayla & Jerred. Emma is also survived by her 94 year old sister Dorris.
Her Memorial Service will be held at McDonald’s Chapel on Continental Street, in Redding on November 9th at 11:30 A.M. A Celebration of Life will follow