Emma Jewell Corbett Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emma Jewell Corbett of Valdosta, Georgia, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Emma Jewell Corbett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid adieu to Emma's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Emma has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Sharpe and Emmie Arnold Sharp; her husband James W. Corbett; her children, Mary Ann Davis, Dale A. Thorn and Willie Paul Thorn; her grandson Glenn Corbett; and her mother-in-law Flora Corbett.
She is survived by: her daughter Gloria; her son-in-law Billy Coffey of Valdosta; and her sister Ruth Mann of Jackson. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
