Emma Fordham Obituary (1943 - 2014)

Emma L. Fordham, 71, of Buchanan, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at The Willows Assisted Living in St. Joseph, MI. She was born on January 11, 1943 to Florence and George Norton in Middlesboro, KY as a triplet. Emma, her sister AnnaMae, and brother Arnold were known as the Norton Triplets. In 1982 she married Dennis G Fordham who preceded her in death on January 14, 2001. Emma loved her children and family. She enjoyed her pets and all animals, deer hunting with her husband Dennis, and traveling abroad to Europe. Emma was a great southern cook, which matched the way she spoke and her hospitality. She is survived by two daughters, Georgia Gipson and Janit Sparks; two sisters, AnnaMae McVey, and Erma Harper; four grandchildren, Jason (Stephanie) Yavorsky, Tiara Yavorsky, Jasmine Gipson, and Tyler Gipson; and seven great grandchildren, Kaleb, Blake, Jaxon, and Kennedy Yavorsky, Trevor Toeppe, Jayden Carder, and Sophia Pope. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Arnold and Henry Norton; and sisters, Ruby Ballew, Margaret Whaley, Izella Pressnal, and Eller Norton. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with Delcy Kuhlman officiating. Online Condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com