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Emma Lou Sutherland, 77, of Pilot Point, TX, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Denton, TX. Emma was born February 17, 1943 in Dallas, Texas to Albert Wilson and Nellie (Mauldin) Marmon. She was a dedicated employee for 30 years and had work experience as a supervisor, assembler, tester of military grade equipment and a certified medical assistant. Emma was a devoted mother to her son, Shawn. Emma was a talented seamstress. She made her granddaughter’s clothes when they were young girls. She was always interested in showing her granddaughters how sew, cook and especially, bake cookies. Emma liked to know that her grandchildren were passing these skills on to her great-grand- children. She was very independent and always liked to do things her way. Such as, taking care of her own yard and doing all the cooking. She was a connoisseur of plants and flowers. Also, as talented baker, making cakes for people was her love language. Emma really loved watching old westerns, and shows like The Andy Griffith Show, MASH and Matlock. Emma is survived by her son, Shawn Walker and wife Meshelle of Windcrest, TX; grandchildren, Brianne Walker of Rockwall, TX and Hannah Walker and husband Thomas of Windcrest, TX; great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Elijah Gomez; step-brothers, David Ledbetter of Sherman, TX and Billy Ledbetter of Gunter, TX; sister, Dorothy June Bottoms of Plano, TX; and step-sister, Linda Timms of Pilot Point, TX. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Nellie; stepmother, Gertrude Bolin; brother, William Marmon; and sister, Irene Evetts. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 990 W. Walcott in Pilot Point, TX 76258. A funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00 AM with Martin Carmichael officiating. Burial will be at Tioga Cemetery in Tioga, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Emma Lou Sutherland, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Emma Lou Sutherland

February 17, 1943 - September 2, 2020