Emogene Brumfield

EMOGENE BRUMFIELD, 83, of Catlettsburg, Ky., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bogar and Eula (Parsley) Caldwell, and the widow of the late Andrew K. Brumfield. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Manford Caldwell. Emogene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. She was formerly employed as a cook at Ferndale Elementary School in Kenova, W.Va. She was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, Huntington, W.Va., where she was a former member of the Sanctuary Choir and the Golden Voices Choir. She served the Lord faithfully for over 53 years and was a true woman of faith. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Carl) Stanley of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Debra (Charles) Harmon of Fountain Hills, Ariz. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brent (Mindy) Stanley, Beth (Jack) Hulett of Catlettsburg, Ky., Jeanna (Pete) Slodownik of Phoenix, Ariz., and Christa (James) Harding of Wasilla, Alaska; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Stanley, Ryder Slowdownik and Kendra Hulett. Survivors also include three brothers, Ted Caldwell, Bob (Ruby) Caldwell), Butch Caldwell of Kenova, W.Va.; and three sisters, Barbara Ruth (Don) Watts, and Judy (Danny) Roy of Kenova, W.Va., and June (Ted) Kennedy of Fort Payne, Ala. Mrs. Brumfield is also survived by her longtime great friends and sisters-in-laws, Louise Starr, Janet Maynard and Darlene Bias. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and other special friends. Emogene donated her body to the Marshall University Human Gift Registry. As she gave so much to so many in her life, she continued to give in her death. A memorial service to honor her life and legacy will be held at Jefferson Avenue Church of God on March 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Ray Farley and Pastor Rod Justice officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund at Jefferson Avenue Church of God, 2039 Jefferson Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to www.rollinsfh.com.