Emmer Lee McIntosh born January 16, 1936 in Webster Parrish, LA (Red Hill). She was the fourth child and oldest daughter of Almer and Agnes McGee who preceded her in death. Her parents ensured she had a spiritual foundation of faith and love as members of the Pilgrim Rest United Methodist Church in Minden, Louisiana.
Emmer completed her formative education at Webster High School in 1954 before going to Southern University where she graduated in 1958. Upon graduation she travelled to Kansas City, MO with her sister-in-law Clara McGee. It was here that she met the love of her life Trusella “Sweet” McIntosh, they were married in 1960 and two sons (Kenneth Earl and Kegan Trusella) were born from this union.
Seeking a climate change, the McIntoshes moved to Washington, D.C. where they were committed to serving the Lord and his people. For 30 years, Emmer served at the Greater Beulah Baptist Church and worked for the United States Department of Treasury. She and Sweet were known for helping friends and family members get established in Washington.
After her retirement, the McIntoshes moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1992 where they joined the Oxford United Methodist Church.
In 2020 Emmer’s love story pivoted when she lost her partner of 60 years. The Lord reached out to reunite them on September 14, 2021. She leaves behind her sons, siblings, Dave McGee (Frances) of Kansas City, MO; Melvin McGee (Betty) of Dale City, VA; John Louis (Bernestine) of Baton Rouge, LA; Almer McGee Jr. (Judy) of Powder Springs, GA; Sessa B. Flournoy of Houston, TX; Luci Johnson of Snellville, GA; and Mary Frances of Duluth, GA, a host of nieces and nephews and a great friend Johnnie Jackson.
A visitation for Emmer will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, with a funeral service at 1:00 PM A committal service will occur Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
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