Jewel ‘Jaye’ Emerson

Jewel ‘Jaye’ Emerson, 67, of Warner Robins entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013.Jaye was born on Nov. 25, 1946 in Griffin, Ga., one of six children, to the late Arthur Lee Emerson II and Laura B. Emerson King. She retired after several years as a data processor from Robins Air Force Base and assisted many families as a paralegal in the private sector. She was affectionately known to the Air Force pilots as ‘the cookie lady.’ A member of the Messianic Jewish congregation, Jaye was also involved in the sign language ministry of Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading Scripture to other nursing home patients and one of her favorite pastimes was performing ballet, even from her wheelchair.Her memory will forever be treasured by her brothers and sisters, Arthur L. Emerson, III (Cindy) of Cumming, Ga.; Bonnie E. Cook (John Thomas) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jenny E. Turley (Lee) of Ashtabula, Ohio, William K. Emerson II (Margaret) of Barnesville, Ga., and Guy A. Emerson (Lisa) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; six nieces and four nephews.A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.The family will accept flowers or memorial donations may be given to the Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter, 2970 Peachtree Rd. NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, Ga., 30305.Go to mcculloughfh.com to sign the online registry for the family.McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.