Emma L.

Greathree

Emma Lee Greathree, affectionately known as "Big Momma" to her family, entered this world on August 8, 1937, in Prairie Pointe, Mississippi, to the late Dudley Wells and Della Gilkey Wells. She was the youngest of five children and grew to become the loving matriarch and heart of her family.

At an early age, Emma confessed her faith in Christ and united with Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained faithful and devoted member throughout her life. Her love for God was reflected through her dedicated service to the church. Over the years, she faithfully served as an usher, choir member, and treasurer, giving generously of her time and talents.

Emma possessed a loving and nurturing spirit. For many years, she cooked for the Sandyland Community, sharing not only delicious meals but also warmth, kindness, and fellowship with those around her. As the matriarch of her family, "Big Mama" devoted much of her life to caring for her children, grandchildren, and countless others whom she loved dearly. Her home and her heart were always open, and her presence brought comfort to generations of her family.

In her leisure time, Emma enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She loved fishing, cooking, and gardening, and she was especially well known throughout her community for her delicious homemade ice cream. Her cooking brought people together, creating treasured moments and memories that her loved ones will carry with them for years to come.

After a beautiful life filled with faith, love, service, and devotion to family, Emma peacefully departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley Wells and Della Gilkey Wells, and her four siblings, Mattie Bee Walker, Willie Mae Ivy, Earnest Wells, and David Wells.

 Emma's beautiful life and precious memories will forever be cherished by her loving children, Robert (Martha) Greathree, Linda (Joseph) Grissom, Terry Grassiree, Nathaniel (Zelda) Greathree, Davis (Angela) Wells, Kennedy Greathree, and Rodney (Tasha) Greathree; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand child. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of other relatives, church family, neighbors, and dear friends whose lives were blessed by her love and kindness.

Though "Big Momma" has completed her earthly journey, the love she poured into her family will continue to live through every generation she touched. Her unwavering faith, nurturing spirit, warm meals, cherished traditions, and devotion to those she loved will remain an everlasting part of her legacy.

Her hands served many, her heart loved deeply, and her legacy will live forever.