Emma Hobbs

Emma Aydelotte Hobbs was born on March 5, 1915 to the late Lloyd and Mary Aydelotte in Pocomoke City, Maryland. she was the youngest of ten siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. Ms. Emma, as she was always called, grew up in Pocomoke City and was educated in the Public Schools of Worcester County. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She was a beloved, loyal and steadfast supporter of the church. Early in life, she migrated to Trenton, NJ and worked and retired from Helen Fluid Medical Center, Trenton, NJ. While in Trenton, she was an affiliate member of a United Methodist Church and remained a faithful member of Mt. Zion's Back Home Club. She returned to her native home in the early 1960's and resumed her stewardship in Mt. Zion. Ms. Emma was an avid member of the Senior Choir, and was featured as a soloist, many times. Among her favorite hymns were: "Blessed Assurance", and "His Eye is on the Sparrow". She also served as Church School Superintendent for several years, and as Church School Secretary. It was her pride and joy to report each Sunday, the number in attendance in each class, and to encourage Sunday School attendance. Ms. Emma was a very faithful member of The Women's Society of Christian Service, and later The United Methodist Women. Her legacy is one of gentleness, kindness, and helpfulness. Her smile was contagious, and her countenance was one of joy and peace. She was married to Sam Hobbs who preceded her in death. She was very loving and devoted to family and friends, and had a very special way of making everyone around her comfortable and special. She had been a patient in The Hartley Hall Nursing Home since November, 2007. At Hartley Hall, she was the Queen of Bingo, and won many prizes. Nurses, patients, and aides all adored her and will miss her dearly. Left with many fine memories are her one and only niece, Marjorie Noel of Pocomoke City; two very special grand nieces, on whom she always depend, Oleeta Dickens, (Harry) of Orlando, Florida, and Michelle Purnell, (Michael), Pocomoke; Pamela Frazier, (William), of Hurlock, MD; and Grand Nephews, Frederick Aydelotte, (Delores), of Trenton, NJ., Gregory Aydelotte (Nina) of Suffolk, VA and Edward Heath of Richmond , VA; and a host of other great nieces, Nephews, numerous cousins, her Mt. Zion Church family, in addition to her Hartley Hall family, and many friends. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Lovingly Submitted The Family

Emma Hobbs

March 5, 1915 - September 13, 2012