Emma Jane Carter went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May, 27, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1946 to the late John Ellis Tinsley and Corine (Shelton) Tinsley.

At an early age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at Providence Baptist Church. She served her church family as a Trustee, Sunday school teacher, member of the Gospel Choir, and longtime member of the Finance and Hospitality committees.

She was educated in Hanover County Public Schools and retired from Reynold's Metal Company as a Data Entry Operator.

Emma absolutely adored her family and was a great source of support for all who needed a kind word and listening ear. Her home and her heart were open to anyone who needed some love, a hug, advice or some discipline. Emma had a rule, "if you spend the night on Saturday, you will be going to church with us on Sunday". She enjoyed and cherished her grandchildren. Often times, dancing with them, creating picnics on the floor and allowing them to eat whatever they wanted. She had a loving way of connecting with her husband, children, siblings, nieces and friends.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents and six much-loved siblings.

She leaves to treasure her life and legacy, husband, Norman, Sr; children Norman, Jr (Mary Munford) and Jada Carter-Davis; grandchildren, Jeremy Carter, Jayden Carter, Jamila Collins of Clover, SC, Shani Negron (Timothy) of Raymore, MO, and John Davis; her siblings Janice Twisdale, Miriam Carter, Alma Winston, George Tinsley (Debbie), Bethaniel Johnson and Phyllis Mickens (Wayne); brother and sister-in- laws ;Mitchell Mines, Giola Tinsley, David (Beryl) Carter and Aretha Williams, a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. She also leaves to cherish her beloved caregivers Kiersten Lundy and Tishara Able & team - Charece, Aleice & Carrie.