Sis. Emma Young Harkins was born November 15, 1914 to the
Late Mr. Charlie Young and Ms. Cecil Young in Alexander City,
Alabama. She was an only child.
She united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Odell Harkins. She was a
member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
She was an attendant to her mother who delivered many children
in Tallapoosa County. She was also instrumental in helping
people get their birth certificates. Emma was also an Eastern
Star.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mr.
Charlie Young and Ms. Cecil Young and her husband, Mr.
Odell Harkins.
She departed this life on October 6, 2010 at Russell Medical
Center in Alexander City Alabama,
She leaves to cherish her memory: A special cousin, Mr. Arthur
Hicks, Sr. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Interment: Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
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