Emma L. Love, 58, of Rivermoor Drive Marietta, formerly of Hill Street, Manheim passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010 at L.G.H. Born in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Jesse Lawson Pearson. She was the wife of the late Stephen V. Love who died in 1994. A homemaker and foster parent, Emma worked earlier in life at J.L. Clark Filters, Lancaster for over fifteen years. She was a member of Christian Life Center, Manheim and she attended the former Gospel Lighthouse Revival Center, Lititz. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are six children, Jessika L. Pearson-Keefer wife of James D. Keefer of Lancaster, Emelody K. wife of Lenny Gibbs, Cassandra M. Love both of Mount Joy, Lydell E. Love, Ashley V. Thompson both of Lancaster , Kevin M. Love of Marietta; five grandchildren, Zion, Aysha, Joslyne, Nyah and Julius; six sisters and four brothers.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Christian Life Center, 8 West Colebrook Street, Manheim on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Interment in White Oak Brethren Cemetery, Penn Township. There will be a public viewing at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim on Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again at the church on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Those desiring may send contributions in Emmas memory to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110.