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Ms. Emma E. Merchant
Sunrise: July 19, 1935
Sunset: March 11, 2020
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10 KJV)
The Merchant, Railey, Sele and Linga families, announce that our dearly beloved Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Cousin, and Friend, received her eternal summons to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 4:30 pm. Her transition from earth to glory occurred at the Cliffside Nursing home in Flushing, New York, U.S.A.
Ms. Emma E. Merchant, the last of ten children, was born unto the union of Honorable John Horatio and Emma (née Dent) Merchant on July 19, 1935, in Harper City, Maryland County, Republic of Liberia.
She was predeceased by her daughter Ernestine Aletha Cooper-Harris. Her siblings James, Lewis, Joseph, Leona, Sarah, Lydia, Sam, Julia and Sophie, all preceded her in death.
Cherishing her memories are her children, James A. Railey, Estella D. Sele, and George Linga; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and other relatives and friends in Liberia and the United States of America.
Final Arrangements
The current pandemic virus, COVID 19, has forced us to deal with the new ‘normal’ of Social Distancing. On March 16, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) a during a live FB event with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), suggested limiting funeral attendance to under 50 persons
(https://nfda.org/covid-19). Both the funeral home and family are adhering to the mandates of the CDC.
In adherence to the mandates, we will limit funeral and interment attendance to a small group of family and friends in the NYC area. We are exploring options to either Livestream or record the funeral service for those who are unable to attend. Below is a contact list for additional information for service updates. We will schedule a public memorial service to celebrate the life of our Loved One when this health crisis subsides. This virus is dangerous and highly contagious; therefore, please follow current CDC guidelines, listen to your medical professionals, and support your local and state government recommendations. Most of all, please be mindful of your health, as well as the health of others.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, during this difficult and challenging time.
Funeral Service:
Saturday, April 4, 2020, 9:30am
Gilmore Funeral Home
191-02 Linden Blvd
St. Albans, New York 11412
Interment:
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Ave.
Farmingdale, NY. 11734
Contacts:
James Railey: Tel: 646-283-2791
Estella Sele: Tel: 347-220-4945
Zoe Hutchinson: Tel: 856-689-2812
Lulu Marshall: Tel: 240-381-6021
Leuvet Stevens: Tel: 301-675-6990
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