Emma was born in Wilmington, NC on April 28, 1926, daughter of the late Mattie Huffman King and James Edward King. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lee M. Byrd; brothers, William and James King; and sister, Mary “Cora” Pater.
Emma is survived by her daughter, Emma Lee Byrd; sisters, Mattie Paulter, Margaret Eason and Loretta Rowell.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 714 Champ Davis Road, #1, Wilmington, NC 28411.
The staff of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Emma K. Byrd.
Condolences can be sent to the family at Coblewardsmithwilmington.com.