Emma Jane McNeil Powley

She married Jack J. Powley on November 26, 1943.

She was employed as a Service Rep for Manpower and Corporate Temporary Services.

Upon retirement, they moved to Wilmington to become “beach bums”. After Jack’s death Emma Jane returned to Charlotte and worked at Christ Our Shepherd Ministries until her second retirement.

Emma Jane leaves behind her daughter Sharon and husband Henry Strohecker and son, Bob Powley. Grandchildren that includes: Savannah Powley, Michael Powley, Suzanne Metze, Dana Raynor and Aimee Strohecker. Also eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.and,Dory Shaw of Clinton, NY. She will be missed by her friends but, none more so than her best friend, Sandy Powley.

Emma Jane was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Robert McNeil, her husband Jack, her grandson, Bobby Powley, and nephew, John Shaw.

The family wishes to thank Drs. Metcalf and Morris and the caring nurses on the sixth floor of Presbyterian Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Charlotte 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Or to First Christian Disciples of Christ at 1200 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Funeral plans are incomplete.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.