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Emma Laura Trammell Rettman
9 Sep 1934 – 25 May 2021
| Birth | 9 Sep 1934 |
| Death | 25 May 2021 |
| Cemetery | Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park New Braunfels , Guadalupe County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Joel Farringer on 04 Jul 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229147939 |
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Emma Laura (Trammell) Rettman, age 86, passed away on May 25, 2021. She was born September 9, 1934 in Henderson County, Texas. She was the fourth of five Children born to Thomas and Bessie Lee Weaks Trammell. While in grade school, Emma's family moved to a farm in Bowie County, West Texas near Lubbock where her dad drove a truck. On the farm the family raised cotton and always maintained a vegetable garden where Emma learned to can vegetables. Emma graduated from New Deal High School in Monroe, TX and later earned her Baccalaureate degree in Teaching from Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, TX. While in college, she attended the Baptist Church and at a social met her future husband, Paul L. Rettman. They were married in August, 1961. After graduation Emma taught third grade in Plainview. In 1963 she and Paul became the proud parents of Nancy Jean. Emma happily stayed home to raise their daughter and support Paul in his career. The family moved to San Antonio in the mid-1960's when Paul's employer, The US Geological Survey transferred him. The family became active members of Shearer Hills Baptist Church and participated regularly in Sunday School. Later Emma enjoyed teaching part-time in the Church's pre-school for several years. During this time, Emma also volunteered as an Election Judge in Bexar County. She learned to follow football on Sunday afternoons with Paul and became an avid Cowboy's fan. Emma and Paul enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, especially Western States and Alaska. Sunday afternoon outings were favorite activities of the family, which lasted throughout their married life for 53 years. Emma is survived by her daughter, brother-in law Bob Lacey; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Emma is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister and three brothers. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 29th at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, 2951 TX-46; New Braunfels, TX 78130 at 2:00 pm. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Sunset Funeral Home
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