88, of Tampa, passed away on Thursday, August 1st at her home. She was born and raised in Albany, GA and graduated from Hillsborough High School. Emma Lee worked as an office manager for Dr. Mel Abrams. She cherished her book club and book club friends. Emma Lee was preceded in death by her husband James P. Sweat Sr. She is survived by her 5 children: Patricia Smedley, Debra Brooks, Elaine Seabolt, James Taylor and Mary Jimm Turner; 13 beautiful grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 10th at 11am at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements handled by Blount & Curry, 813-876-2421.