Emma "Granny" McGinnis, age 89

Emma "Granny" McGinnis, age 89, of Sandy Mush, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015.

Born January 24, 1926 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Jay Bradley and Sarah Jane Frady Dalton. Emma was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church. Her life's passion was taking care of her family. She loved cooking for her family and spending time with each of them. She especially treasured her special friendship with her only daughter, Barbara. She was a gentle and kindhearted lady.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Jesse James McGinnis; five sons, Jimmy Baker McGinnis, Bobby Gene McGinnis, Ronnie "Bean" McGinnis, Leroy McGinnis and Mike McGinnis; two grandsons, Tommy McGinnis and James Snyder.

Survivors include her loving daughter, Barbara Brackett of Sandy Mush; two sons, Ervin McGinnis and wife, Libby of Mooresboro and Steve McGinnis of Sandy Mush; two daughter-in-laws, Pat McGinnis of Forest City and Sheryl McGinnis of Sandy Mush. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in the Rutherfordton City Cemetery.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.