Ms. Emma M. Bleach
(May 9, 1964 - May 22, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Monday, May 29, 2023/ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Brookland Baptist Church 1066 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 / 10:00 a.m.
Interment Location: Beaufort Memorial Gardens 1 Copeland Drive Beaufort, South Carolina
My prayers are with the Bleach family in the days to come.
Emma was a classmate of mine, (BHS 1983) she was such a sweet and beautiful soul, we will miss her at the upcoming reunion.
To Emma, you were truly a light within SCDOR. I saw you as a ball of energy that knew how to have fun and enjoy life! Rest in paradise my friend! 💜💐
So sorry of loss of Ms
Bleach.i enjoyed our time at the benedict football game.she was a great friend.amen
My prayers are with the Bleach family. It was definitely a joy working with you at SCDOR. You were always so helpful to me and always smiling . You’ll truly be missed .
Our condolences and prayers are with the family as you mourn the loss of your precious loved one. Our Church family in Boston, Second Church in Dorchester, has been keeping our dear sister Betty and the rest of the family in thought and in prayer and we will continue to do so. We are praying for strength and the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding to keep you all. Emma, may your soul rest in peace. Love to the family
May God be with our family doing this most difficult time; but know that we mourn with the hope of the Lord. To my sister in Christ and former classmate and cousin. Rest in Peace my sister.
My very deepest sympathy to the Bleach family for the loss of Emma. During the time we worked together at SCDOR we shared many conversations on many subjects. I knew Emma to be very passionate about her beliefs and her Dallas Cowboys. RIP Emma. Jesus said, “I came that you might have LIFE and have it more abundantly”, Enjoy the REST of your LIFE, Emma. See you later.
Emma we became friends at First Citizen Bank. Then my parents also became a part of our friendship. We will miss you. Our condolences and prayers to your family and love ones. Rest in paradise my friend.
Rest easy, Emma.
I first met Emma in 2011 after the death of my youngest sister who also attended Benedict College and Brookland Baptist. Emma would not allow me to grieve alone. She would seek me out every time and find a seat beside me during our Sunday School class time. This formed our relationship as “Sunday School friends “. I will miss you Emma.
To the Bleach family, “wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories”. Forever Remembered…Forever Missed…
With love, Joyce
Praying God continues to strengthen the family. Emma was a jewel that will truly be missed. Rest In Heavenly Peace.
Sending prayers to Emma’s family. I met Emma in late 90’s while singing with our church Women’s Day mass choir. Beyond the mass choir, I would see her at church functions and sometimes while out shopping. Although, we didn’t talk on a regular basis, we always stopped to chat when we saw each other. I will miss our occasional chats and catching up, all her “good morning“ Facebook posts, and her big happy smile. May loving memories of Emma bring peace, comfort, and strength to her family today and always,
My condolences to the family. I pray that God gives you strength to get through this difficult time.
Emma, my friend, I love you, and I will miss you.
My condolences to the family. Emma embodied the true spirit of love. May her memory never leave our minds and hearts. Heaven has gained a precious soul.
To my Aunt Emma, I love you, I love you, I love you. I could never put into words how much you mean to me. I have spent too much time away from you and our family. But from a young age, you were a shining light and an inspiration to me and everyone graced by your presence. I wish I had been fortunate enough to spend more time by your side; to share with you all the great things that you have inspired and pushed me to accomplish. You were a rock for my mom to lean on when times got hard. I know she kept you up to date on her youngest big-headed child that was always off somewhere trying to conquer the world. I just wish I had dedicated the time to do it personally. They say a picture tells a thousand words but that’s never going to be enough to tell you how dearly you will be missed.
To my sister in law, You will be truly missed by the family. Specially with our family get togethers. Be at peace now. The Lord has you in his arms.
Ms. Emma you will truly be missed from the laughs we shared at SCDOR to the love we shared for our Benedict College tigers. Sending condolences to your family.
We have been a part of each other’s lives since living in Stuart Hall on Benedict College Campus until your last days here. You were my coach, medical support, confidant and most of all my friend. Until we meet again I will think of you often remembering our girl trips, BC home coming games 💜💛 and our long evening conversation about life 🤗. Rest in paradise my amazing friend 🌹🕊️💖.
Emma you will truly be missed at SCDOR with your beautiful smile. You were a very warm loving person. Prayer for you family.
My condolences to the Bleach family. RIP dear Emma.
My condolences to the Bleach family. Emma has brought many smiles and laughter to the lives of many. She will be missed, but always remembered.
We have only the time that God allows us to be here, We thank him for the opportunity of knowing Emma for the kind person that she was. We honor her as a native of St. Helena Island and pray that the family will find peace in the wonderful memories of her smile.
I will miss you my dear friend
I love you thank you for being a big part of my family lives.
You are truly missed
When Emma considered you a friend it was special. I will miss my friend so much! Rest in peace now Emma you will be missed by all who were blessed to know you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bleach family. Emma and I worked together at UES. I always enjoyed talking with her before the football games at USC. She loved the Dallas Cowboys, her family, friends and her church. Rest In Paradise my friend. Your beautiful smile and your kindness will be missed .
Emma, I will miss your infectious smile. We have been friends for more than 20 years. You will be missed, but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. SIP sweet friend of mine.
My condolences and prayers to the Bleach family. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Emma.
Prayers for the Bleach family. As a fellow Benedict alum, Emma will definitely be missed.
My condolences to the Bleach family. Praying God give you strength in this time of grief. She always had a beautiful smile. Such a good hearted person.
Emma, I was extremely stunned when I heard about your transition. There is so much that I could say about your kind heart and sweet spirit; always showing up for everyone. I know that you are resting with the Almighty because your wings were definitely earned with your consistent kindness and big heart.
To the Bleach family, I pray your strength as your go through this season of your lives. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal!
Gone but never forgotten family and classmate!🌹💔
Emma, I will be truly miss you and especially your beautiful smile. I truly enjoyed the time we worked together at SCDOR, and my heart and prayers goes out to your entire family and all who knew and loved you.
Huge heart – huge smile! We will miss you so much at our upcoming BHS reunion. You were special — rest in peace with Jesus!
Sending Condolences and Prayers to the Bleach family. Emma and I went to Benedict College together she was my Phi Beta Lambda Business fraternity Sister. A great person with a great smile. We also attending the same church Brookland Baptist. Rest well Emma she will truly be missed.
My heart and prayers go out to the Bleach family. I worked with Emma for over 15 years at First Citizens Bank. We kept in touch upon my leaving and working for SC DHEC. She was the first to attend my B’s Bootcamp that I started in 2020. Emma will truly be missed my me and her entire Bootcamp family. May you rest in peace beautiful and I will never forget your smile…
My deepest sympathy to the Bleach family, Emma you will truly be missed , I will forever remember you for being kind hearted and fulfilling a small task or maybe a big one if anyone had asked of you. RIP Classmate.
My prayers and condolences to the Bleach Family. I will truly miss Emma. We became friends from working twenty four years at First Citizens Bank and eight years at SCDOR. You put up a good fight. No more pain. You really took one day at a time. RIP Emma 🙏🏽❤️
To the Bleach family, Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer that God will comfort you in this difficult time.
Rest In Peace, classmate.
Sarah Robinson-Jefferson BHS C/O 1983
My condolences to the Bleach family.. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.. Emma will truly be missed
My condolences to the Bleach family. She will be greatly missed. She was a blessing to work with at SCDOR and to know. I was glad to see her smile and I will miss it.
My prayers and condolences to the family . Emma and I met at Benedict and were friends ever since ! She was my adventurous travel partner and always supportive ! I will truly miss her and our talks ! Rip my friend ! Gone but will never be forgotten ! I will forever cherish our memories and friendships !
Your pretty smile will be missed classmate. My condolences to the Bleach family. I pray you will feel God’s peace and comfort in a special way.
Prayers and condolences to the Bleach Family and also Emma’s friends. I will miss talking with her.
My condolences to the Bleach Family she I enjoyed working with her at the SC Department of Revenue
My condolences to the Bleach family may God heal your broken heart.
My condolences to the family RIP classmate
My God! Emma was my BC college roommate. Longs days and nights of great conversations and laughter. I will never forget Emma kindness. She helped balance the wild child in me!
Miss you roomie! 💔
She will be missed. Condolences to the family and msy she RIP as she take her journey.
My condolences to the Bleach family. May. God continue you to hold you near. My prayers are with you all.