Emily walked out of our lives and left a void, but to mourn her is to celebrate living life in the moment and without regret. Her smile warmed us, her outspoken manner challenged us and her love of family endured. All that was the best of bright and dark met in Emily's aspect and in her eyes. Come celebrate Emily's life with family and friends, 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Williamson Chapel, 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC; the celebration to continue at The Point tavern dining room, 120 Meeting House Square, Mooresville, NC. Come, but leave the sadness behind. Come with an image of cozy sweats, boisterous family gatherings and Jimmy Buffett at the beach. Come with love and laughter in your heart. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson, NC (www.adajenkins.org ). Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may share memories with the family at www.raymerfh.com.