Alma Lee Emery 88 of 824 Spool Wheel Road Gilbert died Friday November 11 2005 at Lexington Medical Center. Mrs. Emery was born on March 31 1917 in Oviedo FL a daughter of the late James H. and Willa Donaldson Lee. She was raised by her great grandmother Susanna. She finished school in Miami Fl and went to work in a cigar factory in FL. In 1938 she and her late husband Edward R. Emery of 63 years were married and moved to Dublin GA where she still has many close friends and family. In 1967 they moved to Lexington SC where she continued raising her family. She spent many years working at Session's a family owned department store in Lexington. She retired in the mid 1980's. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in LexingtonMrs. Emery is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law; Edward C. and Cheryl J. Emery of Gilbert; four grandchildren and spouses; Mary Grace E. (Simeon) Bryant of Gilbert Jacki E.(Danny) Clark of Connelly Springs NC Jesse "Jay" E. Emery of Gilbert and Susanna E. (Matthew) Fomby presently stationed in the military in Cairo Egypt; and her greatest pride her seven great grandchildren; Jillian and Andrew Bryant of Lexington Melinda Katherine and Jennifer Clark of Connelly Springs NC and McKenzie and Nikolas Fomby of Cairo Egypt. She was predeceased by two brothers Joseph Lee and George Lee.She was a sweet grandmother and her grandchildren could fill the newspaper with the wonderful memories of their grandmother. She was an excellent cook had a great sense of humor and loved fishing. She was dearly loved by all that met her and will be greatly missed by all that loved her.Graveside funeral services were at 2:00 P.M. Sunday in Woodridge Cemetery. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.