Ms. Emma K. Best

May 18, 1936 - February 13, 2019

Emma Lee Keys Best was born May 18, 1936 to the late Simon Keys, Sr. and the late Mary Mageline Keys in Beaufort County, North Carolina. She departed this life on February 13, 2019. Emma attended the Beaufort County Schools in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Emma worked many jobs including Beaufort County Hospital, Biscuit World and Smithon Sanitation. Her passion was cooking and serving others. Emma was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Allen Best. Many years ago she joined as a member of Mary’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She later became a member of Love, Faith and Holiness church of Washington, North Carolina. Sister Emma rejoined Mary’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on January 25, 2019 rededicating her life to the Lord under the leadership of Bishop Carlton E. Keyes, Sr. Emma was preceded in death by three brothers, Simon Keys, Jr., Albert Keys, John Keys; two sisters, Hattie K. Daniels, Peggy K. Moore. Emma leaves to cherish her memories, one brother, Graddy Keys (Rita) of Washington, NC; two sisters, Rowena K. Cole, Phyllis Boone (Douglas “Honey”) of Washington, NC; two god-sons, Rodney “Champ” Kinlaw of Greenville, NC, Zyaevion “Pooka” Reddick of Washington, NC; one goddaughter, Annisa “Ann” Lewis ( Willie) of Washington, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.