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Emma Lee Schofield Cephus

12/1/2017

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​Mrs. Emma Lee Schofield Cephus, age 89, 332 McKaskal Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed on November 29, 2017.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., December 6, 2017, at First United Holiness Church, 325 Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Highway 26, Oglethorpe, Georgia. 

Emma was born in Roberta, Georgia on June 6, 1928 to the late Janie B. Williams and Roosevelt Schofield. She was preceded in death by one son, Henry Cephus; three siblings, Leola Mitchell Cisro Schofield, Willie B. Schofield; a daughter-in-law, Linda Cephus; and son-in-law, Ira Davis, Sr. She was educated through the local church school in the Grangeville Community.  She was employed with Gold King as a Machine Operator.  She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Willie Davis Cephus.

Emma was a very caring person who enjoyed making people laugh. Her personality was very warm and inviting. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and, most of all, caring for her family.
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Emma leaves to cherish her memories: seven children, Willie Mae Cephus, Greensboro, North Carolina, Elzie Cephus, Sr., Jimmy Cephus (Hazel), Mary Emma Davis, Joseph Cephus, Cora Cephus, all of Montezuma, Georgia, and Calvin Cephus (Anginette), Perry, Georgia; twenty grandchildren, Sammie Cephus (Tomecca), whom she reared as her own, Pamela Allen, Zelda Ashmon (Nathaniel), Elzie Cephus Jr., Travis Cephus (Romona),  Lorenzé Cephus, Crystal Johnson (Pete), Kimberly Davis, Evita Glover (Kelvin), Nickolas Harris, Devorris Harris (Shannett), Calvin Cephus Jr. Sytoria L. Cephus, April L. Cephus, Tamaran D. Hannor, Kierra Cephus, Treyvon L. Cephus, Kimora Cephus, Brianna L. Cephus, and Jalen C. Cephus; eighteen great grandchildren; seven siblings, Luevurne Perkins, Montezuma, Georgia, Walter B. Schofield (Artie), Jerry Schofield (Barbara), both of Jacksonville, Florida, Roosevelt Schofield (Denise), Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; Minnie Smith, Janie Beal (Millard), all of Montezuma, Georgia and Johnny Schofield (Darlene), Reno, Nevada; sister-in- law Helen Schofield; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including a dear friend, Lois “We Baby” Terry.

SPECIAL THANKS
A special thanks to Rev. Alfred Wynn, Johnnie Tookes (Nathaniel), Coast to Coast Transportation (“Her ride” as Mrs. Emma would say), Source Care Home Health, her caregiver, Tammy Collier, Shelia Schofield who managed to put a smile on her face when she walks in the room calling out “Old Lady”, and the many people who took part in her everyday care and happiness.
The Cephus Family thanks you.
20 Comments
Georgia Harris WEST
12/1/2017 09:05:33 pm

Darlene and Family sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. we love you Georgia Harris West and family.

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Peggy West
12/2/2017 06:32:34 am

My condolences to Cephus family. My God Bless and continue to watch over you during this time. Psalms 23

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Frank B. Pride Ret. MGS US Army ,Columbus .Ga.
12/2/2017 10:30:03 am

A special condolences Mae for the loss of your mother, May God Bless and continue to watch over you during this time.

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Romans 15:33
12/2/2017 11:26:10 am

May the God who gives peace be with all of you during this difficult time.

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Caring Neighbor
12/2/2017 03:07:05 pm

May the Almighty God comfort you during that difficult time. Acts 24:15

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MaeBelle Thomas
12/2/2017 05:46:50 pm

Our condolences to the Cephus family. May God grant you strength during this time of sorrow. Keep trust in Him and cherish your memories.

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Terica Beal
12/2/2017 09:36:53 pm

RIH AUNT TEE! You'll be truly miss! LOVE YOU!!!

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Crystal Johnson
12/3/2017 01:57:14 pm

Emma u will be truly missed RIPardise ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭

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junee
12/4/2017 11:00:48 am

To the Schofield and Cephus Families , I am so sorry for your loss: By meditating on God's promises found in the Bible.. You can find real hope and strength to help get you through this most difficult time.
John 5:28 Acts 24:15 Revelation 21:3-5 and Luke 8:54

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MELVYNA CURGIL
12/4/2017 01:22:59 pm

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MRS. EMMA LEE WILL BE TRULY MISSED PRAYING FOR HER FAMILY

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Margurite Melvin & Family
12/4/2017 10:20:19 pm

To my nephew Sammie Cepheus,and the entire Cepheus,Family I pray the Lord will strength you at time RIP Emma Lee

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Shawn Melvin
12/4/2017 10:34:32 pm

To the Cephus family, we are sorry for your loss, please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that we are praying for you all. The Melvins

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Somero Stansbury
12/4/2017 10:39:35 pm

To Sammie (little joe) and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my sincere condolences cuz !

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Carol Dean & Family
12/5/2017 01:03:59 pm

We are sorry to hear about Emma Lee she will be miss but not forgotten. R.i.p

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Cindy Melvin-Grant
12/5/2017 01:34:39 pm

Sorry for your lost. My condolences too you and your family.

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Valarie Bell
12/5/2017 02:50:12 pm

Auntie, I remember when I first met you such a beautiful smile and caring spirit. You will truly be missed, but God has chosen such a beautiful and elegant flower. Family you all know I love you and just look to the hills from whence cometh your help. I pray God will give you all the strength you will need through the days and years ahead.

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Amos Tookes
12/5/2017 03:37:16 pm

The Cephus and Schofield Family, I am deeply sadden by the loss of your mother and someone who was loved by many. My condolences
to all of you and may God lighten your sorrow by putting your heart at
peace during this difficult hour in your life.

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Brenda Curry Davis link
12/5/2017 08:47:24 pm

To Willie Mae and family My prayers are with you all doing this difficult time.i pray that god will give you the strength that you need
Remember that weeping may endure for a night but joy come in the
morning may god bless you and keep you strong

Class 1969

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Larry &Inez Owens
12/6/2017 05:44:35 pm

With so sorry for the loss may God continues to be with you and your family sorry we were able to make the service.

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P. Henderson
2/20/2018 05:33:48 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May your precious memories of her and the hope of her resurrection on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

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