Emily Sanders Ussery, 85, a lifelong resident of Archdale, North Carolina passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024, in Little River, South Carolina. She was born on October 16,1938 in Union, South Carolina to the late Hoyle Sanders and Helen McAbee Sanders.
Emily was a loving daughter, wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend. On June 15, 1956 she married the love of her life, also known as “her honey”, Donald Ussery. As a devoted Baptist, you could often find Emily reading her Bible. As a dedicated employee, with a strong work ethic, she worked her entire career for the same trucking company, for 49 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, going to the beach and doing word search puzzles. Emily was an avid collector of hummingbirds and was often entertained by watching them feed on the food that she placed out for them. Above all, she found great pleasure in loving and spoiling her only grandchild, and later her great grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband Donald Ussery; son, Mike Ussery (Stephanie); sister, Jeanette Wilkes; granddaughter, Jamie Asbill (David); great grandchildren, Jerzie and Cooper Asbill; sister-in-law’s, Judy Lockhart (JB) and Sondra Auman, and many special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother Lance Sanders.
A memorial service for Emily will be held at a later date.
The family would like to say a special thank you to everyone who helped love and care for Emily over the years.
Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River / North Myrtle Beach is serving the Ussery family.
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