Family and Friends 
 
Family and Friends 
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The family ofMrs. Emma Rakestraw appreciates all ofyour prayers, visits, cards, flowers and other acts oflove and kindness shown. May God richly bless each and every one ofyou. 
Following the commitment services, the family will greet friends at the Grace United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 
 
243 North Broad Street Monroe, Georgia 30655 
(770) 267-2642 
 
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: 
Young Funeral Home, Inc. 
 
3/06 West Street Covington, Georgia 30014 
(770) 786-2944 
 
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!J(everend Glaude 9ranl, Gulogisf 
 
 ~rna Brewer, the daughter of the late Savannah and 
Albert Brewer, was born on October 28, 1909 in Covington, Georgia. In 1927 Emma married Walter Rakestraw. To this union two children were born, Elizabeth and the late Charlie Albert Rakestraw. For 39 years, Emma was a dedicated domestic worker. She retired 20 years ago. Emma joined Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend J. W. Dunlap. She lived in Atlanta for many years. Emma was an excellent cook and could bake the best biscuits anyone ever tasted! Emma was a happy, fun loving and a very kind lady. She was friendly to all, however, she had no problem setting anyone straight ifthey needed it! 
Emma departed this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Jack Henderson of Covington; a grandson, Mr. Tony RaKestraw and a granddaughter, Miss Connie RaKestraw, both of Atlanta. And a host of loving cousins andfriends. 
 
Prelude Processional Solo ............................................................ Ms. Mary Robinson Prayer Scripture Reflections................................................ Mr. Paul Henderson 
Mr. Billy L. Dixon Mr. Chris Burns 
Solo .............................................................. Mr. Charles Burke 
Eulogy ................................................. Reverend Claude Grant Acknowledgments .................................. Mrs. Mary Henderson Recessional 
Lawnwood Memorial Park Covington, Georgia