Emma Jean

Gregory

Emma "Mema" Jean Gregory, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26 2026 at the age of 96. Emma was born on September 13th 1930 in Amory, MS to Nathaniel Crump & Lucille Braylock. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Viarene Little, Patricia Earles, Belinda Gregory-Hawkins, Deborah Stanciel,  Jo Ann Gregory and son Albert Jr; 14 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 70 years Albert Gregory Sr. her son Kenneth Bailey and daughters Annette Gregory, Gloria Gregory and grandsons Kenneth Jr and Volker Bailey. To know Emma Jean Gregory was to know strength, wisdom and love that could fill a room. She was a guiding presence in her family, bringing generations together through cherished traditions, shared laughter and memories that will last a lifetime. Her greatest gifts cannot be measured in possessions, but in the generations she shaped and the memories she leaves behind. Her voice, her lessons and her love will remain a part of us always.