### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Emma V. Jernigan, born 7 Sep 1851 in Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, died 20 Nov 1952 in Warwick County, Virginia. She was survived by two daughters, one son, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Emma V. Jernigan were held on 22 Nov 1952 at 2:30 pm. Burial took place at Holland Cemetery in Holland, Virginia. ### Transcript Emma V. Jones 7 Sep 1851 - 20 Nov 1952 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF MANTEO WOMAN DIES Mrs. Emma Jernigan, 101-year-old Nansemond County resident, died 20 November in Suffolk, Va. She was the mother of Mrs. Effie Crawford of Manteo, and her life story had been written in these columns. Mrs. Jernigan, believed to be the oldest white person in her section, was a native of Nansemond County and spent the last few years of her life with relatives near Holland. She was the widow of Mills Jernigan, of Holland, and daughter of John and Mrs. Pattie Jones, of Nansemond County. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Brady of Norfolk and Mrs. Effie Crawford of Manteo, N.C.; a son, Joe C. Jernigan, of New York; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday [22 November 1952] at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. L. L. McGee, Pastor of the Holland Baptist Church. Burial was in the Holland Cemetery. Manteo, North Carolina The Coastland Times 28 Nov 1952 Page 4 Obituary for Emma Jernigan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 7 Sep 1851 - Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 20 Nov 1952 - Warwick County, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Emma V. Jernigan | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 101 years | | Birth | 7 September 1851; Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia | | Death | 20 November 1952; Warwick County, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------| | Emma V. Jernigan | Decedent | Nansemond County, Virginia | | Mills Jernigan | Spouse (predeceased) | Holland, Virginia | | John Jones | Father (predeceased) | Nansemond County, Virginia | | Pattie Jones | Mother (predeceased) | Nansemond County, Virginia | | Mrs. C. B. Brady | Daughter | Norfolk, Virginia | | Mrs. Effie Crawford | Daughter | Manteo, North Carolina | | Joe C. Jernigan | Son | New York | | 12 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 14 Great-Grandchildren | Great-Grandchildren | Unknown | | 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren | Great-Great-Grandchildren | Unknown | ### Publication Details | Publication Name | Date | |-----------------------|-------------| | The Coastland Times | 28 Nov 1952 | ### Other Relevant Information Dates and events are consistent with the transcript and edited obituary provided earlier in this session.