Mrs. Emma Barksdale

May 7, 1927 - September 10, 2020

Emma Hardy Barksdale transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on September 10, 2020. Emma was born May 7, 1927, to the late Alphonso and Orange Blossom Hardy in Sutherlin, VA. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age where she became a member of Pleasant Manor Baptist. Emma met and married the love of her life, the late Leroy Barksdale. Shortly after, they moved to Newport News, VA. After settling in Newport News, Emma found fellowship at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Brown. Although Emma did not have any children, she loved ALL her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. Emma loved to get her hair done every two weeks. She also loved to grocery shop so she could collect her S&H Green Stamps. Emma was small in stature but would protect her siblings with everything within her. Emma was preceded in death by her brothers Alphonso and Roy Hardy; and one sister, Mozell Hardy. Emma leaves to treasure her memory her brothers, Willie and Joseph Hardy; her loving niece/caregiver Lena Mae Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family of Emma Barksdale would like to thank James River Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Virginia Health Hospice, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple and church family, and M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. The family would also like to thank everyone for all acts of kindness, thoughts, and prayers.