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Emma Mae Croaker (March 29, 1948 – August 7, 2023)

Postell's Mortuary Chapel, 811 North Powers Drive, Orlando

Visitation: Friday, August 18, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Emma Mae Croaker, 75, of Orlando, departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2023. Emma Mae, affectionately known as ‘Suo’ was born on March 29, 1948 to the late Jessie Mae and Willie Henry Coleman in Cordele, GA.

Emma Mae was educated in the public schools system of Cordele, GA. She worked in various positions throughout her life. She had a passion for caring for people and was employed as a dietician with Florida Manor Rehabilitation Center for several years.

Emma Mae was a woman of great wisdom. She dedicated her life to providing for her family and serving others. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the Florida Lotto, bingo, and listening to gospel music. She loved her family and showed love to everyone. Emma Mae was and will continue to be an inspiration to us all for living life in an exemplary way.

Emma Mae is survived by her 2 children, Anthony Fishburn and Rosalind Smith; 4 siblings, Mary (Charles) Johnson, Hubert Coleman, Georgia (Alix) Ylrick, Sharon (Keith) Rhodes; special nephew, Lewis (Claudette) Wyche; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was there for every one of her family members and friends, no matter what the need, she found a way. There is definitely a hole in our hearts that can only be filled with the joy of knowing she is finally at peace.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, 11:00 AM at Postell’s Mortuary Chapel, Orlando.

3 Comments

  • Felicie Coleman Posted August 16, 2023 2:37 pm

    Hi Auntie. You will truly be missed. I know you’re smiling down on us. Tell my Mom I said Hi and I miss her. Continue to watch over us and rest in peace Auntie!! Love you!

  • Patricia Posted August 17, 2023 1:58 pm

    To the family you have my prayers during this time of bereavement…Emma and I worked together for many years at Florida Manor Nursing Home… she was a good friend and riding buddy…I remember when she stop by house and picked up me and my daughter Rose 🌹 who was a little girl age 5…. she loved kids and she told Rose let’s stop by McDonald’s and get you a snack….May she rest in peace 🙏 Love Pat

  • Ruth Hutchinson Posted August 19, 2023 12:18 pm

    Emma and I were neighbors and friends growing up in Orlando, Emma was the oldest and always tried to set a good example and encouraged me to do what was right and stay out of trouble. Her home was my home. I was there everyday. We continued to be friends and kept in touch with each other over the many years that followed. Thinking back over those days on Raleigh Street, life was good and full of fun. I thank God for the memories of having Emma as a friend. May her spirit rest in peace.

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