Emma Ruth Blackmon Dooley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emma Ruth Blackmon Dooley (Lincolnton, Georgia), whose life came to an end on February 7, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Ruth Blackmon Dooley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wesley Blackmon and Letha Wynn Blackmon; her significant other Willie Dooley; and her siblings, Geneva Smith, Iris Mae Norman, Willie James Blackmon and John Wesley Blackmon, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Jessie James Norman, Jr. of Lincolnton, Georgia and Emma Jean Dixon of Charlotte; her sisters, Idell Andrews of Lincolnton, Georgia, Mary Blackmon Andrews of Lincolnton, Georgia and Glenda Dean McCord of Lincolnton, Georgia; and her grandchildren, Tameica Carter, Lakethia Norman of Washington, Georgia, Alliah Lowe of Thomson, Georgia, Crystal Norman of Atlanta, Georgia and Monique Funderburk of Charlotte. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: six great-great-grandchildren: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
