Emily went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2021. She was born in Shreveport Louisiana on September 3, 1932 and grew up in New Orleans, eventually making her home in St. Bernard Parish where she raised her 5 children. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sterling J. Cardon Sr., her father, Fred Hicks, her mother Ola Mae Stadtlander, her daughter Michelle Cardon Landry and her grandsons, Sterling J. Cardon III and Dillon J. Rivet. She leaves behind her children, Diane Cardon Tardo (Rusty) Sterling J. Cardon Jr. (Vicki) David Cardon, and Barry Cardon;16 grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren and her companion, “Minnie” the cat. Her 17th great grandchild is due in July and her first great- great grandchild is due in June. She lived a long, full life. Her home was always a gathering place full of love and she was happiest when it was filled with her cherished children and grandchildren. They are her legacy and she will be greatly missed by them all.