The offspring of Emily Bundy Thompson Cone wish to share the sad news that Mom has crossed the threshold between heaven and earth, leaving our world and the world of everyone who knew her, less - less colorful, less positive, less cheerful, less friendly. But if all who knew and loved her, as she loved them, would pay tribute to her by sharing an extra smile, a cheerful “hello”, included someone new in a game or at a seat at the table, they would be passing on the gifts of inclusion and grace Mom was born with.
Mom was born on April 17, 1927 in Jamestown, NC, a small village between Greensboro and High Point to Blanche Williams Bundy and Carl Vivian Bundy. Mom was the baby sister of Alberta, Louise, Martha and Mildred, who everyone called “Billy”, though I never knew why. And having grown up with 4 older sisters, it’s amazing that Mom was so good natured, that she loved life, she loved meeting people, she loved her town and the social life which was centered around swim team, tennis and the Methodist Church. She had a wonderful imagination and loved to perform whether playing the organ in church or playing a role in the Pixie Playhouse. She attended UNC-G and graduated from Mary Washington College. She worked in Personal at Moses Cone Hospital. She taught school at Summerfield Elementary Once we 4 came along one after the other, Mom continued to be involved in civic organizations such as the Children’s Home Society, Jr. League and others.
Mostly, Mom was a wife, first to Jim Thompson, then to Alan Cone in 1954, (died in 2019) and the best mother ever. Mom, Emily, is survived by her 4 offspring, Bunny Bulluck, former son-in-law David Bulluck, "A" Cone (Suzanne), Steve Cone (Caroline), and Billy Cone. She was adored by her 8 grandchildren Alan Bulluck (Daiva), Will Bulluck (Sarah), Salem Cone, Montana Cone, Stephen Cone, Louisa Cone, James Alan Cone, and 2 great-grandchildren Liza and William Bulluck. Mom is also survived by a number a nieces and nephews in Maryland, in Greensboro former sister-in-law Barbara Cone, nephews Tom Cone and Trip Cone, and special friends and niece Keith Hassell Lackey, nephew Russ Hassel (Yvonne), nephew Bill (Janet), and Becky Ensign Sartore (Steve).
We wish to give special and endless THANKS to the wonderful, generous, helpful nurses, doctors, CNA's and staff at Wellspring where Mom has enjoyed her life for over 15 years. Her life was not only prolonged but enriched beyond measure but very special people such as Catherine, David, Holly, Shannon, Kay and on and on with too many to mention! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellspring, The Touring Theater Ensemble or a charity of your choice.
A private graveside service for immediate family will be held at Deep River Friends Meeting where Mom will join her Mom and Dad and numerous other relatives. Mom loved a good party, but as there isn't an appropriate place or time to gather in a relaxed manner without the artificiality of masks and distance. Therefore, we will vow to celebrate Mom's life in the way we live our own. "Glory Hallelujah!!!” (Emily Cone)
Online condolences may be made through www.haneslineberryfuneral homes.com
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