Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

It is difficult to say goodbye to Emery, and she will be in my heart and memories always. I remember first hearing about “Emery and Evan,” the other siblings whose names started with the letter E from Mrs. Chante in After School at Sharon. Picking up my half of the tongue twister every day made me smile. I finally met Emery one afternoon in the parking lot showing off Dasher the new puppy! Soon Emery and Emily were having regular play dates and including their brothers too. It was Emery who introduced Emily to silks and slings at Bloom Movement Artistry, which we are so grateful for. I will always remember Emery singing along to K-Love radio in the back seat of my car. Thanks to Emery both of my kids call this their favorite radio station. I am grateful that Emily got to be friends with Emery, to explore camp Lurecrest together, to swim, and to treck around Carowinds as besties. Lastly, since Emery was not a chocolate lover, the girls would always bake lemon cake on play dates. Every time we eat lemon cake, we will think of sweet Emery. We will cherish the short amount of time we got to know her and see her grow. Emery didn’t like being away from home. She was deeply homesick at camp and struggled to make it through sleepovers. God knew Emery's time on Earth was going to be short. Maybe he put it in her heart to cherish and long for time spent at home with her family. I believe Emery is home with her Father in heaven now and will be waiting to receive her family and friends with that gentle smile one day near.

We miss you Emery! I know you are watching and taking care of all of us. Allison, Mark. Evan and family, deepest condolences and prayers and all my love to you all.

Emery, please know that you are truly missed. I will miss all the times I got to see you at Gerry house, but what I will miss the most is the smile you always put on Brandon's face when you were around. Brandon may not get to know you but please know you will not be forgotten. Brandon will know of his loving cousin who just loved spending time with him and he loved spending time with you. We love you and miss you.

You are missed tremendously, Emery. There are no words that can describe the sadness that our family has experienced losing you. There are so many fond memories that I have with you. Some of those memories include family days at Grandma's for Christmas and Easter, going out on Lake Norman or swimming at Aunt Kimmy's house during the summer. Those days will never be the same without you. Some of the memories that I will always cherish is how amazing you were with Brandon. You were always so excited to see him and eager to watch him grow and I am just heartbroken that you won't be able to give him your big hugs and kisses and to be an integral part in his life. We have a photo of you and Brandon that will remain in our house forever and it will always be a reminder of how truly special you were to the entire family. Brandon will grow up learning all about you and how much you loved him. Your family loves you Emery and you will always be in our thoughts.

Oh Emery, my sweet princess. That's what I always called you. My sweet, sweet girl and you always will be. Aunt Kimmy loved you from the day you were born. You are missed terribly but I know that we will all be together one day. I know that you are with Jesus and he has you wrapped in his arms. My precious niece, I love you like you're my child. I pray for strength for everyone that misses you. You will forever be a bright light in our family. I thank God for the time I had with you and I will see you again - and we will look for kitties together. My beautiful, smart and very witty girl. My princess, Aunt Kimmy loves you so very much.