Emma Jean Schanck

Emma Jean Schanck daughter of the late Ella Marrion Schanck-Beasley and L.G Hunter was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on May 13, 1956. Surrounded by family at her bedside Emma Jean departed this earthly life and went to her Heavenly home on January 8, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her sister Deborah Davis and grandson Adren Garnett.

Emma Jean worked in hospitality services as a Front Desk Manager for over twenty-two years.  She obtained an associate's degree in accounting.  Emma was passionate about helping others by volunteering at the organization “A GIFT FROM ASHLEY &  BEN”  to supply food to the less fortunate.

Emma, known to her grandchildren as “MeMa,” loved sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles, watching movies, and cooking for family and friends.  It brought her great joy to hang out with her grandchildren and cook for them.  She also enjoyed long conversations with her sister Barbara and dancing at family events with a smile and laughter that would light up a room.

Emma Jean leaves to cherish fond precious memories with her two sons,  Darryl W. Schumann (Debbie) of NJ and Seneca D. Schanck of Williamsburg, VA; one daughter Sincera S. Palmer of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Demar M. Schumann, Mya C. Schumann, Jamel L. Schumann, Damon T. Schumann, Traquan D. Schanck, Mary Lyon Schanck, Omari D. Schanck, Seneca D. Schanck Jr, Markell S. Williams, Marquis S. Williams, Damir E. Steverson, and Damari E. Steverson; five great-grandchildren, Kyrie Schanck, Karter Schanck, Bryce Schumann, Gianna Schumann, and Mason Anderson; six sisters, Shirley Hart of Savannah, GA, Barbara Jean Schanck of Williamsburg, VA, Mildred Binagini (Eric) of Jacksonville, FL, Claudia Schanck of Yorktown, VA, Christine Washington of Buford, Georgia, and Linda Crooms (Connell) of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Phillip Shakur of Richmond, VA and Abdullah Ta’riq Sei’ffuddin Sullivan of Newark, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at 5351 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188, with Dr. Morris L. Randall Sr., officiating.

Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. 757-229-3011 whitingsfuneralhome.com

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