Emily Mae Schneider

Emily Mae Schneider, 107, of Mesa, Arizona, went to be with her Lord on January 17, 2013. Born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, to John Lloyd and Bertha Mae (Thompson) Jones, Emily arrived on December 29, 1905. Emily was the sister of Elizabeth, Margaret, Merle, William, and John Robert; and, the last living child of John and Bertha.

Emily was a living example of her Christian faith her whole life; quitting school before high school to help support her widowed mother and siblings. She served as a missionary to the mountains of Appalachia after graduating from Philadelphia Bible College and, when her mission service was cut short due to physical ailments, she married widower Raymond Schneider and took on the motherhood of four children before bearing him a fifth child. Emily was a beloved mother who, with husband Raymond, nurtured her family in Christian faith and led her children to be loving and service oriented adults. In her last days, she was an inspiring example of her faith to fellow residents at the Citadel Care Center in Mesa where she resided the past four years.

Emily was a member of Mesa Baptist Church, Mesa Baptist’s Missionary Outreach, and a faithful member of The Gideons International Auxiliary.

Emily is survived by her children, Lois Christine Schneider of Lancaster, PA., Gladys Irene Tilghman of Tempe, AZ., Mildred Emma Blakely of Mesa, AZ., and Calvin William Schneider (Suzanne) of Mills, FL.; daughter in law, Esther Schneider of Orwigsburg, PA.; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wilson Schneider; son, Charles Raymond Schneider; and great grandson, Bradley Kunkle.

A memorial service for Emily will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 1:00pm at Mesa Baptist Church, 2425 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ. 85210,(480)897-2036. Emily will be inurned with her husband at Mount Peace Cemetery in Minersville, PA. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206. In lieu of flowers consider the Gideons International and/or Mesa Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the Emily Schneider Memorial, 4757 E Hopi Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206. Please leave a tribute to Emily on the family's website at www.MariposaGardens.com.