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Sheffield, Emily Milgrom

Emily Milgrom Sheffield
October 26, 1914 – April 20, 2012

Emily Milgrom Sheffield, 97, of Wilson, passed away on Friday. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Marty Stebbins and the Rev. Philip Byrum will officiate. A reception will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday in Anderson Hall at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.

Emily Milgrom Sheffield was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., the daughter of Mary Hester Marriott and Doctor Moritz M. Milgrom, granddaughter of Doctor and Mrs. Henry Battle Marriott, and sister of Senator Henry M. Milgrom of Battleboro, N.C.

She graduated from Rocky Mount High School, East Carolina Teachers College, and was a cum laude graduate of Atlantic Christian College. She taught in the Wilson County Public Schools for thirty years.

She served as State Superintendent of The N.C. Junior Grange for ten years. She was President of The Eleanor White Dare Chapter of The N.C. Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, a member of The County, State and National Granges, The N.C. Retired School Personnel, The Wilson Women’s Club, North Carolina Association of Educators, The National Association of Retired Educators, The Wilson County Democratic Women, The Association of Retarded Citizens, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, where she was a member of St. Francis Guild, and The Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary. She was also State Historian and State Chairman for Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites for the Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Emily is survived by her daughter, Mary S. Longtemps and husband, Roger of Miami Florida; son, Dewey B. Sheffield, Jr. of Wilson; granddaughter, Deebai L. Berry and husband, Bryan of Lincolnton, NC; great-granddaughters, Emily and Grace Berry, both of Lincolnton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, D.B. Sheffield Sr; granddaughter, Rogena Marie Longtemps; parents, Moritz Milgrom, O.D., and Mary Hester Marriott Milgrom; two brothers, Robert and Henry Milgrom.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be directed to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893 or The Dewey Bain Sheffield, Sr. Scholarship Fund, c/o The North Carolina Community Foundation, 4601 Six Forks Road, Suite 524, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

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#16 Doris Cannon 2012-04-26 15:21

My deepest sympathy to Dewey and other members of Emily's family. She will be remembered with great affection by those involved with the museum in Smithfield honoring Emily's close friend, Ava Gardner. Always kind and caring, Emily in her later years was more youthful mentally than many young women, and she left an indelible impression wherever she went. Those who knew her for a lifetime or only a brief while can be truly thankful for their very special EMILY SHEFFIELD EXPERIENCE.
Doris Cannon

#15 Jennifer Simmons 2012-04-26 01:47

I really didn't know what to say when I heard of this. I found out yesterday. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known and it really hurt my heart to hear about it, especially since I had not seen her in a few years. She had and will always have a special place in my heart and I hope that she knew that I cared about her dearly. My prayers are with her family and everyone that she touched with her kindness. With so much love, Jennifer Simmons.

#14 Diana Rackley 2012-04-24 15:57

Emily was one of the most thoughtful and generous people that I have known. It has meant so much to be included with the family gatherings and to have known all her family and close friends. Dewey, Mary and Roger, Deebai, Bryan, Emily and Grace my heart goes out to you. Cherish your memories. The world has lost a real treasure!

#13 johnanna t. graves 2012-04-24 14:28

dewey...my heart felt sympahty to you and Mary..I have not been to rock ridge snce my mothers death..
god bless and keep you...johnanna

#12 Linda H. Archer 2012-04-23 23:19

Dewey...Along with myself and family members we send you heart-felt condolences about your Mother's passing. God send his angels to be with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Linda H. Archer (Raleigh,NC) Bill Johnston (Cary,NC)
June Brinchek (Kenly,NC) Jay Brinchek (Kenly,NC)
Dorothy Hill (Kenly, NC)

#11 Lisa Wall 2012-04-23 17:43

Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mrs. Emily Sheffield. I have spoken with her on many occasions however, never had the pleasure of meeting her face to face. She was a very sweet lady and she will truly be missed. To Mr. Dewey Sheffield, you have my deepest condolences and prayers that you find the strength needed to help you through the days to come.

#10 Sandy Howard 2012-04-23 04:59

Dewey, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#9 Kim Davis 2012-04-23 04:18

Dewey & Mary, I had the pleasure of knowing your mother for most of my life. When I was a little girl she would come into the beauty shop and tell me stories of her life. Then when I was older with kids of my own, they would come home after being in the beauty shop and tell me about the stories of her life that she would tell to them. As I listened to the girls repeat what they had been told I couldn't help but smile, because I could hear her telling me these same stories. Each time I heard them, both as a child and as an adult, they always felt like magic, like she had the greatest life I could ever imagine. We loved her dearly and will miss her. I would like for you both to know how wonderful we thought your mother was. I will miss seeing her when I come home to visit, but I will be forever grateful that I was blessed enough to have known her. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending our love to you all, from Ohio.
Kim, Jay, Whitney and Bailey Davis

#8 Jayne adams knight 2012-04-23 01:12

Mrs. Sheffield was my 2nd grade (i think) teacher at Eliza Poole Elementary School in Raleigh. I am 51 yrs old, so this tells you how long ago that was. She is one of the few teachers who made such an impact on me that I have never forgotten her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and friends, during this difficult time. I hope it will serve as a comfort to you all to know that her memory will live on in those of us whose life she made such a difference.

#7 Joel Watson 2012-04-22 16:42

Dewey,
I am so sorry to hear about you mother's passing.
Joel Watson

#6 The Ratajczak Family 2012-04-22 16:01

Dear Mary and Family: Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, know that we hold you close in our thoughts.

#5 Sarah & Lloyd Bailey 2012-04-22 12:46

Dewey and Mary, Emily's entire life was one of doing for others and giving back to the community. She embraced all she met. She was the best friend ever and we will miss her so.

#4 Brenda Blue 2012-04-22 12:22

Family of Mrs. Emily Sheffield my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Sheffield she was a caring and warm person. She will be missed.

#3 stacy fogg-smith 2012-04-22 02:26

I know there is no words that will make your tears go away, but know Mrs. Sheffield lived a life full of love. She will be watching us all from a holy place where she joins those who proceeded her.

#2 Greg Boykin 2012-04-22 00:26

Dewey and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you !!

#1 Anne Sheffield 2012-04-21 22:50

My thoughts and prayers are with Dewey and Mary and other family members. Emily was a special person. Incredibly sharp and knowledgeable as well as a warm, caring individual. She will be missed.

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