Danville Commercial News
Jan. 29, 2004
Emma E. Reddy
Emma E. Reddy,83, of Danville, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2004) at Provena USMC Logan Campus.
She was born on June 9, 1920, the daughter of George and Ethel Stephens Holycross in Danville. She married Robert "Buck" Reddy on Aug. 20, 1942, in Burbank, Calif. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1987.
Survivors include: one son, ____________; one sister, ___________; one brother, ___________; one grandson, ____________; a very special friend,_____________and a special niece, ____________
Emma was preceded in death by: her parents, a son, Mike, a granddaughter, Shannon, and a daughter-in-law, Roselyn, as well as four sisters.
Mrs. Reddy was a member of St. Paul's Church in Danville. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University Teachers College and taught school at Garfield for two years and her beloved Daniel School for 35 years.
Mrs. Reddy was a lover of all animals and will be missed by her two cats; Jake and Burica. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Illini, and enjoyed flower gardening. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr Gotardo for the quality care that has been given to Emma over the last 20 years.
So many former students and wonderful friends will miss Mrs. Reddy.
A celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Father Doug Hennessy and Monsignor C. B. Motsett officiating. At the request of Mrs. Reddy there will be no visitation. Mrs. Reddy also requested no flowers and asked that memorials be made to the Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation in her memory.
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