Emma L. Wilson, 88, of Crystal passed away in Belding on January 10, 2011.

Emma was born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio on September 14, 1922 to William and Mary Ellen (Waller) Wilson.  She was a telephone operator, a clerk at Burris’ Grocery Store, a butcher at Lynn’s Grocery store, and cared for many people at her sister’s adult foster care homes.  She attended the Crystal Congregational Church for many years.  Emma enjoyed sewing, embroidering, going for walks, and was very involved in the activities of her nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  She especially enjoyed watching their sports and music programs.

Emma is survived by her sister and brother, Helen Siburt of Sumner and Jim and Marie Wilson of Belding; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Bertha Atwood, and brothers William "Bud" Wilson, Donovan Wilson, John Wilson, Harold Wilson, Warren Wilson, George Wilson, and Douglas Wilson.

A celebration of Emma’s life and Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Barden Funeral Home, Stanton.  Pastor Herbert Bergsma will officiate.  Graveside services will be held at a later date. For those desiring to do so, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.