Emily Potts Rawls, 91, went home to be with her Lord March 15, 2016. Mrs. Rawls was born in Randolph County, NC to the late S.D. and Mary Lohr Potts. She had worked as a florist, was a member of Parkway Temple Pentecostal Holiness and had been active in the choir.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 37 years, John B. Rawls, Sr.; children, Jimmy English of Chesapeake, Debbie Rivas of Virginia Beach, David English (Jennifer) of CA, John B. Rawls, Jr (Kathy) of Sylva, NC, and Blake Rawls (Sally) of Chesapeake; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Ernest Trueblood officiating. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o www.TMCFunding.com. Express condolences to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Service
Monday March 21, 2016
10:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday March 21, 2016
11:30 am
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
Visitation
Monday March 21, 2016
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Our heartfelt condolences to John and Emily’s wonderful family. I had the pleasure of knowing Emily as my mother-in-law and was always inspired by her warmth and loving support towards me and my children. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. Her “pumpkins” were always welcomed at her home. God bless you Emily. Rest in Peace.
I am so sorry to lose my aunt Emily. She will be missed and loved always. She’s in a great place now. I will pray for her children and grand kids.