Emma Ray Arrington Obituary
In loving memory of Emma Ray Arrington of Lufkin, Texas, who departed this world on December 11, 2025 at the age of 98. Emma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Ray Arrington to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lela Sullivan (Bond) and Stephen Sullivan; her husbands, Melvin Grimes, Sr., Lee Burkeen and Louis Arrington; her grandsons, Robert Grimes, Jr. and Christopher Grimes; her great great grandchild Lake Wise; her aunt Della Jo Bond; her sister Frankie; her brother-in-law Earl Lonadier; her son-in-law James Blackburn; her son Bobby Arrington (Pat); and her children-in-law, Doris Arrington and Shelton McDonald.
She is survived by: her children, Lynda Blackburn, Melvin Grimes, Jr. (Debra Greer), Welton Grimes, Debra McDonald, Daniel Burkeen (Penny), Jerry Burkeen (Wanda) and Michael Arrington; her daughter-in-law Tammy McFarlane (Don); and her caregivers, Peggy Jackson, Tammy Ferguson, Trista White, Cherita Ferguson, Barbara Halsell, Jyme Thompson, Carolyn Tucker, Teresa Mason and Margritte Greenwood. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews.
