Emma Lee Neighbors
April 11, 1933 ~ March 8, 2014
Mrs. Emma Lee Neighbors was united with her Lord on March 8, 2014. She was the greatest wife, mother, sister, friend and a champion of those who are less fortunate. Born in Mexia, Texas, she was the oldest daughter of four born to her parents, Thomas and Elsie Hamill.
Her career began as an industrial security officer at Collins Radio Corporation in Dallas Texas. In 1962, Emma Lee met and married then U.S. Army Captain James D. Neighbors of Pittsboro, North Carolina. In 1963 Emma Lee gave birth to her daughter Lisha and in 1965 she gave birth to her son James Jr. She and her husband and two children lived in various military and non-military communities throughout the world, finally settling in Oakton Virginia in 1977.Throughout her years as a wife and mother Emma Lee volunteered her time and talents in numerous churches and animal rescue organizations. She served on several association boards as President in Bayse, Virginia and in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Emma Lee was a wonderful cook and a talented quilt maker. She is survived by her husband James Sr., her two children Lisha Weber and James Neighbors, Jr., two grandchildren (Jordyn Emillie and Ankita Joy) and two sisters (Winnie Kay and Weldaleen). After successfully defeating lymphoma in 2012, she peacefully surrendered to this disease on March 8, 2014.
She will always be remembered for her special compassion for all creatures great and small. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Her career began as an industrial security officer at Collins Radio Corporation in Dallas Texas. In 1962, Emma Lee met and married then U.S. Army Captain James D. Neighbors of Pittsboro, North Carolina. In 1963 Emma Lee gave birth to her daughter Lisha and in 1965 she gave birth to her son James Jr. She and her husband and two children lived in various military and non-military communities throughout the world, finally settling in Oakton Virginia in 1977.Throughout her years as a wife and mother Emma Lee volunteered her time and talents in numerous churches and animal rescue organizations. She served on several association boards as President in Bayse, Virginia and in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Emma Lee was a wonderful cook and a talented quilt maker. She is survived by her husband James Sr., her two children Lisha Weber and James Neighbors, Jr., two grandchildren (Jordyn Emillie and Ankita Joy) and two sisters (Winnie Kay and Weldaleen). After successfully defeating lymphoma in 2012, she peacefully surrendered to this disease on March 8, 2014.
She will always be remembered for her special compassion for all creatures great and small. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
All of our fondest memories of our home in Oakton, VA include “Miss Lee”. She was always there for us as our next-door neighbor, friend, and “Virginia Grandparent”. We loved her dearly. Melanie would like to say that she really just enjoyed being with Miss Lee, and it made her happy that she enjoyed her artwork.
As a Capital Caring volunteer, I visited Emma Lee weekly for a number of months. We enjoyed sharing scripture readings with one another. I will miss her and that smile which made everything seem right.
Mrs. Lee Neighbors was amazing and I truly admired her. She had such strong faith and was so caring and loving. I feel blessed that I was able to spend time with her over the years and learned so much from her. I will never forget her and will miss her.
Jim and Family: So sorry to read this news; but sure she has found eternal peace with Jesus Christ. Al and Leni Murdock
Jim and Family: So sorry to read this news; but sure she has found eternal peace with Jesus Christ. Al and Leni Murdock
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Neighbors, a friend and most interesting conversationalist, remembered fondly from COL Neighbors’ time at Arlington Hall Station. May her memory be for a blessing
Hi Uncle Jim, Lisha and Jimmy….just heard about Aunt Lee’s death and wanted to extend my condolences to you. I know we’ve not been in touch as we should have been over the years–but we are family–and I remember her with fondness. Blessings upon you all.
Sad to hear that Aunt Lee has passed on. Thankful that she was part of my life. Just thought about her on Tuesday this week, and then learned on Thursday (!!) that she had passed away in March. Wish we had been closer, but miles and years create unnecessary boundaries. Still, every time I smell a lilac, I think of my Aunt Lee.