Emma Wingfield

Emma Wingfield, 82, of Henderson, passed away Sunday December 7, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on March 2, 1943, in Webster County, Emma lived a full and generous life marked by dedication, creativity, and deep love for those around her.

Emma retired from Saint Anthony’s Hospice, where she cared for others with compassion and grace. She was a longtime member of Eastview Baptist Church and a woman of strong faith. Emma had a gift for working with her hands; she loved sewing, making baskets, and collecting antiques. She also found great joy in flowers and gardening, tending to her plants with the same care and patience she shared with the people in her life.

She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy Wingfield of 55 years; six sisters, Ruby Mae, Lou Turner, Carlene Russel, Barb Goodman, Evelyn Grisham, and Judith Dilback; three brothers, Jack Braden, Gene Braden, and John Braden.

Emma is survived by her four children, Marlin Virgin of North Carolina, Tracy Lawrence (James) of South Carolina, and Wade and Jeffery Wingfield both of Henderson; one sister Pauline McCormick; and one brother Jamie Braden.

She was a proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, Brea Gross (Kevin), Jessica Fraley, Katie Phelps (Judson), Jonathon Wingfield (Katlin), Aaron Wingfield, Issac Wingfield, Bradley Lawrence, Jada Lawrence, Ryan Virgin. and Michaela Virgin. She was a loving great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy.

Emma’s legacy of kindness, strength, creativity, and love for simple beauties will live in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.

Funeral Service will be on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home, with Brother David Mabrey officiating. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Friday December 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Tomblinson Funeral home.

Pallbearer will be, Jonathon Wingfield, Aaron Wingfield, Isaac Wingfield, Bradley Lawrence, Judson Phelps, and Adam Dillback.