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Emma Lorene Elliott

October 16, 1949 - April 21, 2023

Emma Lorene Elliott, 73, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 16, 1949 she was a daughter of the late John Christian and Thelma Christian.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Roger Christian, Nathaniel Christian and Lafayette Christian.

She is survived by her two children son Duane Elliott of Concord and Terria Elliott of Chesterfield; three siblings, Constance Brown of Lynchburg, Warren Preston and Pearl Johns of Concord; four grandchildren Duane Jr. (DJ), Miki’al, Joelle, Lafayette, and Amir.

A memorial service will held 2:00 pm Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Mt. Obed Baptist Church.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Terri, my Mom & I are so very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing, we are sorry for your loss & extend our sincere condolences to you & your family in this trying time. I will always remember Loreen as a kind, caring person & a loving, dedicated, devoted mother. We will keep all of you in our thoughts.

Posted by Barry Lester on April 26, 2023

Terria, we are so sorry to hear about your mother Emma. Offering our greatest condolences and keeping you and family in prayer.

Posted by Mike and Connie Jackson on April 26, 2023

I just wanna say I will love my grandma forever and she will never leave my heart. I will always remember all the times she cooked food for me and told me how handsome and how cute I was and I will always remember the amount of love she gave all of us on this earth. I love you so much mama Rene and I’m am blessed and grateful to have a grandma like mama Rene❤️.

Posted by Miki’al Elliott on April 24, 2023

I’m going to miss you everyday Mama Rene. It’s so hard excepting that your gone. I know your watching over us everyday and will still be there for all the important moments in our lives. I love you so much. Rest in peace Mama Rene.

Posted by Joelle Mendoza on April 24, 2023

Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts ate with the family. May God continue to strengthen you all.

Posted by Georgia Elliott on April 24, 2023

Mom you were our everything, we will miss you so much. Not a day will go by that we won’t think of you. You will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Until we are together again, watch over us and protect us. Rest In Paradise Mommy.

Posted by Terria Elliott on April 24, 2023

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