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Obituary For Emily Holzschuh
Emily Susan Holzschuh, 87 of West Point, GA passed away on October 25th, 2021 in her home of 44 years and among the community she loved. Emily was born on June 30th, 1934 in Wilmington, DE to the late Dr. Robert William and Rose Mary Maxwell.
Emily graduated from Bucknell University with an undergraduate degree in Biology in 1956. She worked as a laboratory researcher for American Viscose Company in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, where she met her now late husband Bruce Paul Holzschuh, whom she was married to for 56 years. They started their family in Wilmington, where they had three children: Richard James, Robert John, and Patricia Lynn (David) Turner. While raising her children, she was very involved in supporting their local swim club, was a substitute teacher for A.I. DuPont School District, and directed the popular "Garden Day" event in Wilmington for several years.
She and her family moved from Wilmington to West Point, GA in 1977 and quickly became engaged in the community. For many years she worked for local physician, Dr. James Long. Later she volunteered for Lanier Hospital in Valley, Alabama where she was lovingly referred to as Miss Emily. She served as a volunteer with Callaway Gardens for several years and especially loved visiting the Butterfly Center with her children and grandchildren. She was a dedicated volunteer at First United Methodist Church of West Point from 2005 until her death. She also started and ran the local Literacy Volunteers Council and greatly enjoyed teaching children and adults how to read, transforming lives in the process.
Emily is survived by her children, Richard, John, Patricia "Patty"(David)Turner; grandchildren, Bruce Henry Crosby, Thomas Maxwell Crosby, Kristin Marie Schumann, Victoria Elizabeth Boyle, and great grandchildren Ella Marie and John Finley Schumann, Austin Steven, and Colton John Boyle.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 2 pm on Saturday, October 30, 2021, followed by a reception in the Zachry Center. The Reverend Erik Mays will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to some of Emily's favorite causes; EAMC Lanier, First United Methodist Church of West Point, and literacy education.
Services have been entrusted to Bluffton Funeral Services, Lanett, Alabama.
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Dear Richard, John, and Patty, I was sorry to hear that your mom passed away. She was always smiling, and was such a nice person. I know that you as well as the WPUMC and the West Point Community will miss her greatly. I will be praying for you. Blessings, Carol Hamrick
A light has definitely been dimmed in our community. Emily was a dear empathetic soul who brightened every path she crossed. We take comfort in Emily and Bruce being reunited. Wonderful folks.
Very seldom in life do you meet a person of such great kindness and integrity as Emily. Having been married to Patty for 20 years and known Bruce and Emily since 1989, she always treated me as her own son. I felt the same as my second Mom. Emily always made my favorite dish on Thanksgiving, a special broccoli casserole, she did it for me knowing how much I loved it. Emily Holzschuh was indeed a special person, philanthropic, loving, patient and kind. Westpoint and indeed all of us have lost a bright light in our lives. Prayers and love to Patty, Rich and John that fond memories will assuage the grief of their loss.
With love and prayers, Larry
