“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Emma Lee Robertson was born on July 4, 1942 to Bernice and Walter Edward Robertson in Brownsville, Tennessee. She was the only child born to this union.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Emma met her beloved husband, John Moten, Jr. while in high school and was married on May 26, 1963. From this union of nearly 48 years, three children were born, John III, Jared and Alicia.
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Hadley Technical High School. She attended Fontbonne University and
received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon completion of her studies,
Emma pursued her passion of family and education as a special
education teacher for the Webster Groves School District, a
substitute teacher for the St. Louis Public Schools, as well as an
instructor in the Head Start program. She had a positive impact on
thousands of children and families across the St. Louis
metropolitan area.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Emma professed a hope in Christ at an early age. She was a long-time member of Wayman AME Church, and she stood strong in her faith in God. She was involved with the Wayman AME Church Young People’s Department program.
Emma was a
past member of the Urban League Guild of Metropolitan St. Louis.
She was known for her affable, pleasant and gentle demeanor. She
was very outspoken regarding the things she was passionate
about—family, fashion, travel and education. She spearheaded the
creation of the John and Emma Moten Scholarship at Saint Louis
University that provides educational funding for college
students.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>There was nothing that Emma desired that God did not grant. She was a devoted and supportive wife and an outstanding mother.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Emma was preceded in death by her father, Walter Edward Robertson. She leaves to celebrate her life; her husband, John; her mother, Bernice Johnson Belvy; three children, John III (Valorie) of Fairfield, CT, Jared of Sand Diego, CA and Alicia (Antonio) Mosley of Oklahoma City, OK; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chenoa, Brittany, Jared, Aaron, Brandon, John IV and Jordyn; as well as a host of relatives and friends.
