Emma Burns Womack
March 2, 1919 ~ March 23, 2012
Carthage
Emma Burns Womack, age 93, passed away on March 23, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Mattheue Locklear and the Rev. Marshall Old at the Carthage United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 25, at 3:00 pm.
Mrs. Womack was born to Robert Lee and Emma Muse Burns at their home in Carthage. She had four brothers; Howard, Robert, Edward and Paul and one sister, Sarah, all deceased.
Mrs. Womack received her undergraduate degree in English from Greensboro Women's College and her master's degree in Guidance Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill. She thoroughly enjoyed a career of 37 years educating and helping high school students within the public school system. She taught at high schools in Kannapolis, Cameron, Carthage and Robbins. Leaving the classroom, she headed the guidance departments at the openings of both Union Pines and Pinecrest High Schools.
Mrs. Womack deeply loved her church. She served as Choir Director at Carthage United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Additionally, she was an accomplished soloist who sang at innumerable weddings and other events for many years.
She married her high school sweetheart, Laverne Blue (Monk) Womack in 1941 and they remained dedicated partners until his death in 2004. They are survived by three sons and their wives; Gary and Monirah of Atlanta, Verne and Leslie of Laurinburg, Fred and Paula of Pinehurst, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carthage United Methodist Church, PO Box 70, Carthage, NC 28327 or the charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Gary, Verne, Fred: My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Emma was for a very long time my mother’s best friend. I shall always remember the great beach vacations our families had, and the many Christmas Eves when we visited her beauti
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I have such fond memories of Mrs. Womack. She was such a cheerleader for her students. I am a better person because of her positive influence.
Emma Womack was a lady of the first order. She was so helpful and encouraging to me at Union Pines High School. I will miss her! Deepest sympathy to the family! Dale Frye
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Andy Caddell
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Wonderful, wonderful teacher and person. The Elise High School class of 1959 were fortunate to have her to guide us through high school into college. Gail Coker Haworth
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Gary and Family:
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.Your Mother was a dear, sweet lady.She taught me "Glee Club" in High School and in more recent years I saw her often at Food Line when she was still able to be out.You and yo
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Fred and Family:
I am sorry for your loss.
Mickey R. Brown, Robbins,NC
I’m deeply sorry for your loss, she was loved and will be missed by many. May we all look forward to a time when death will be no more (Rev. 21:4).
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The Class of 1952, Cameron High School, would like to send condolences to the family of Ms. Emma Womack, She was our home room teacher, music teacher and our very favorite teacher in high school. Our 60th high school reunion is coming up in April and ever
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Dear EMMA BURNS WOMACK Family,
Having read about the loss of your loved one, I wanted to write to convey my condolences to you and your family. We have all loss loved ones to the enemy death and can, therefore, sympathize with your sorrow. <
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Womack was my guidance counselor at Pinecrest and a great help to me. She always had a kind word and a smile to help through each "crisis." Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Becky Jenkins Bruton Pinecrest C
I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Womack. She was my guidance counselor at Pinecrest in 1972 and was very instrumental in me receiving a scholarship to SCC. She was always smiling and so encouraging.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Womack was my guidance counselor at Pinecrest in 1972. She was very instrumental in my receiving a scholarship at SCC. She was always smiling and encouraging. Judy Bauguess
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Womack was my guidance counselor at Pinecrest in 1972. She was very instrumental in my receiving a scholarship at SCC. She was always smiling and encouraging. Judy Bauguess
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