EMMA L. STOVALL

     Emma Stovall, 81, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Worcester died Thursday, March 21st 2013, in Rex Hospital. She leaves her husband of 59 years, Gabriel L. Stovall, Sr.; three sons, James Stovall of Worcester, Elijah Cambra of Raleigh, NC and Gabriel L. “Jody” Stovall, Jr. of Worcester; five daughters, Ema Jeana Cambra of Worcester, Muqeedah Salaam, Lynette Stovall and Tammy Stovall-Korva all of Raleigh, NC and Gabrielle “Buffy” Abdur-Rahim of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Bertha Chavis Lemay; many many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Charles Cambra; a daughter, Nicole Channing Stovall; two brothers, Jarvis Chavis and Joseph Chavis and five sisters, Lucinda Chavis-Dunston, Dorothy May Chavis, Ruth Chavis-Crudup, Jessie Chavis and Bessie Chavis-Perkins.
     Mrs. Stovall was born in Henderson, North Carolina the daughter of William and Mary Jane (Southerland) Chavis. Emma worked for Worcester City Hospital for many years as a caregiver, retiring 20 years ago. She was a natural caregiver. Emma was a long time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
     Her funeral is Wednesday, March 27th with a service at 11:00 AM in Emmanuel Baptist Church, 717 Main Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 AM in the church. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester is directing arrangements.