Emma Nelson Smith

Emma Nelson Smith, 81, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Emma’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24^th at Cedar Island Community Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kevin Stott.

Emma was born on December 9, 1942, to the late Luther and Louise Nelson. She was born and raised in Alabama until her family moved to Florida in her early teenage years. At the tender age of 18, she married her sweetheart, Charles, in September of 1960. Together they raised a family of one daughter and three sons in Florida. In 1990, Charles and Emma moved to North Carolina with sons, Travis, and Greg. They were blessed with over 62 years of marriage. Their life journey together was a testament to their commitment and devotion to one another.  

Throughout her life, she worked as a home health aide, providing a reassuring balm to numerous families over the years through her constant presence and faithful, dedicated assistance. In quiet moments, Emma found joy in the intricate puzzles of crosswords, a reflection of her sharp mind and love for challenges. 
 
Emma's gentle spirit and caring demeanor touched the lives of all those around her. Known for her unwavering strength and boundless love, Emma will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Charles Wayne Smith; son, Tony Smith of Jacksonville, FL; daughter-in-law, Kimberley Smith of Cedar Island, NC; grandchildren, Destiny Michelle Smith of Newport, NC, Jasmine Elaine Smith Dobert (Nicholas) of New Bern, NC, Adrian Wayne Smith (Hailey Salter) of Cedar Island, NC, and Christopher Norris, Crystal Sylvain, Mark Smith (Kimberly), Michael (Sara) Smith and Dylan Smith, all of Florida; great-grandchildren, Travis Parker Smith Dobert, Carter Wayne Smith, Serenity Elaine Smith, Spencer James Smith, Micah Smith, Laila Smith, Anna Smith, Kyla Sylvain, Nathan Sylvain and Caleb Griffin; along with a multitude of loved extended family from the Smith and Nelson families.

In addition to her parents and all of her siblings, Emma was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Smith Hollaway; sons, Gregory Scott Smith and Travis Paul Smith; and grandson, Alexander Wyman Smith.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.