Emma Rhym

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.

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