She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Annie Oakman; brother, Dr. A.G. Grant, Jacksonville, AR; and husband of 61 years, John (Jack) Williford.
Emily was a member of Friendship Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women and Brainerd Methodist Church.
She was retired from TVA after 38 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda L. Tucker of Chattanooga, and a number of nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. A private burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Reverend Leonard (Ted) Smith officiating.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.