WILMINGTON — Patricia “Patsy” Golding Emmart, 81, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born in Richmond, VA, October 17, 1940, to William B. and Mary Peacock Golding. Her family eventually moved to Wilmington, NC, where she attended New Hanover High School, graduating in 1958. Patsy continued her education, receiving an associate degree in business administration from Miller-Motte College, Wilmington, NC. Patsy married the love of her life, Maurice S. Emmart Jr., May 12, 1963. They had two sons, William M. Emmart and Mark R. Emmart. Patsy had a successful career in sales with Aflac for 38 years. She was a Sales Associate, District Manager, served on the Advisory Council, and won many prestigious awards.
Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. A resolute and lifetime parishioner in the First Christian Church; she sang in the choir, spearheaded outreach programs, lead Sunday school, and was an Elder. Patsy loved music, singing, and playing the piano. She also enjoyed photography, especially when it came to photographing her children, grandchildren, and wildlife. She loved the water, boating, and traveling with her family. Patsy loved animals and they brought her joy.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents William B. and Mary Peacock Golding.
She is survived by her loving husband, Maurice S. Emmart, Jr. of Wilmington, NC; two sons, William M. Emmart and wife Misty C., of Wilmington, NC, Mark R. Emmart and wife Jane W., of Wilmington NC; three granddaughters, Saylor, Kathryn and Parker, of Wilmington, NC; a sister, Suzanne G. and husband Herbert C. McCarthy, of Wilmington, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
The Emmart family would like to give special thanks to Keylesha Wise and Vivian Moore-Bruce, for the loving care they provided in her home during the last few weeks of Patsy’s life.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19th, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, Wilmington, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20th, at First Christian Church with the Reverend Brad McDowell officiating. Graveside service to immediately follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401, or New Hanover Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401
