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Obituary For Emma Rhym

Emma Rhym was born on July 18, 1942 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Thora “Boot” McClain and Dave McClain.

She married CB Rhym in Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 5, 1959. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Philadelphia, PA. She worked for General Electric until her retirement in 1995. Emma was a wonderful wife, mother, and loving grand-mother. She consistently sacrificed her needs for her family and was always there when needed; offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.

After retiring, Emma & CB moved to Valdosta, Georgia where she spent most of her time working in the garden, looking after grands, great grands, and working part time as paraprofessional and later as a substitute teacher for Lowndes and Valdosta School Systems.

Emma Rhym passed away at her home in Valdosta, Georgia, early in the morning on August 24, 2024. She will surely be missed.

Emma is survived by her 3 Children: Willie Joe Thomas (Sandra), Vincent Rhym Sr., and Crystal Rhym Richardson; 7 Grandchildren: Dominique Richardson, Joseph Richardson (DeAnna), Vincent Rhym Jr., Vivian Rhym Whitaker (Lenard), Shaun Thomas (Kristi), Kristen Thomas and Joshua Thomas; 14 Great Grandchildren:Robert Whitaker, Isiah Whitaker, Laila Whitaker, Deshawn Rhym, Caden Richardson, Mikaela Richardson, Amiyah Richardson, KaiRhym Richardson, Harper Thomas, Jordan and Janette Chambers, Jaduh and Jaydun Aronoff, and Victor Harrison one sister and five brothers: Kaloa McClain, Michael Stokes (Pam), Raleigh Stokes, Ron Stokes (Beverly), Fred Stokes, Keith Stokes.

She is preceded in death by her sister Minnie Scott, brother Dave McClain, and extended family Evelyn, Erma, Margett, Geraldine, Mel Vee, Almira, Rufus, and Annola Stokes.

Visitation will be Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 5PM-7PM.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3PM at Union Cathedral Church in Valdosta, GA with Bishop Wade McCrae, officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery in Morven, GA. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration on Saturday.

Continue to pray along with the Rhym Family during this hour.

Guest Book

It is with deepest sympathy to have learned of the passing of your dear mother Ms. Emma. Our mother June Mack-Williams always shared fond memories of the friendship, wisdom and love she enjoyed being imparted by Ms. Emma and may those beautiful qualities she displayed forever remain with us. We pray that Jehovah God keep you, and your family in his safe care and keeping during this time and beyond. May you all be assured that Jehovah will never forget the bond and love you had for your mother. Please be assured that your love and support you've shown within the family are a demonstration of love being a perfect bond of union and exemplifies Christian love in action (Col 3:14). Our Heavenly Father Jehovah will remember the love you've shown for his name sake (Heb 6:10). May your efforts continue to be blessed. May you and your family be strengthened as you look toward the confident promise and real hope of the resurrection and life without end. The Bible helps us to appreciate this at; John 5:28~Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear His voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life. Revelation 21:4 also tells us~ And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. May your family be provided with the peace and comfort beyond what is normal from the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3). You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our hugs and love your way💜 Love, Rasheda and Kee-Kee

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We are sending our love from Pauline and Family. Our prayers are with you.🙏🌸💐

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Jesus keep us Near the Cross Penny & Family

- Alethea Douglas

Our sincere and deepest condolences are with the Rhym's Family. May she continue to rest in peace. Our prayers are with you. The McCrae Family Philadelphia

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Our sincere and deepest condolences go out to the Ryum Family.May she continue to rest well. She will be truly missed. The McCrae Family Philadelphia. Pa

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Mrs. Emma you will truly be missed. You were like a mother to myself and my siblings. I miss the days when you were come to Philly and have myself and my sister make dinner for you. We will miss that beautiful smile.God has a wonderful angel. We lobe you Mrs.Emma Rest well. The Sommerville Family

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Words are hard to come right now I will miss her very very much our God knew what was best Emma's job here was well done her memory will always be in my heart because God used her to bring me back to Him.As she would say "Jesus keep me near to the Cross"

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I loved my Aunt Emma. I will miss her vivacious presence, her kindness, her humor, her dynamism, and her inquisitiveness about everything! This picture truly depicts her beautiful spirit, which hopefully transcended her suffering and brought her into a place of utter peace. Farewell Sweet Auntie, until we meet again. Velva Taylor Spriggs

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