Mrs Emma Millwood Forrest, age 79 of Flowery Branch, Ga. died Saturday July 18,2009 at her residence from an brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew J. and Emma Bell Millwood,and loving husband, James Marcus Forrest, and her eldest son, James Leonard. Her surviving family includes two sons, Marcus Nelson and daughter-in-law Toni of Columbia, SC, and John Henry of Gainesville, GA, one daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Elliott Shaw of Flowery Branch, GA, five grandchildren, Brandon Dale Forrest, Taylor Emma Shaw, Rachel Emily Shaw, Shantell Johnson, and Crissy Grisham, and seven great-grandchildren.
She graduated from Chestatee School in Forsyth County in 1947. She was a loving wife, dedicated homemaker, devoted mother to her four children, and mother/mentor to four additional children whom she gathered under her nurturing wing. Among her many talents and gifts were her green thumb in her beloved garden , her wonderful culinary skills in her kitchen where she could be relied upon for her legendary biscuits, and her expertise in sewing and quilting.
Her smile lit up a room and her warm, beautiful graciousness endeared her to everyone she encountered. She was active in her church programs at Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA, where she enjoyed the fellowship of many, including her very good friend, Barbara Carpenter. Her faith was unfailing and sustained her throughout her life. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but her legacy of simple love and grace will live in their hearts.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday July 21,2009 from the Little and Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday July 20, 2009, from 6 P.M. till 9 P.M. Little And Davenport Funeral Home of Gainesville, Ga. incharge of arrangements. Online codolances may be made at littledavenport.com
