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BARNWELL - Emma Lara Walta, 78, of Barnwell, S.C. passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A service celebrating Emma’s life will be held at a later date.
Born in Anniston, AL, she was a daughter to the late Wise Blitchington and Nellie Christine Lett Blitchington. Emma was formally a waitress for many years and was a member of Green Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a Gamecock fan, enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting teddy bears and was an Elvis fan. Emma would dress up like Elvis and would visit local nursing homes. Emma was a people person and never met a stranger. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy (Joey) Gunnells of Barnwell, Brenda Corley of Barnwell; a son, Richard Walta Jr. of Barnwell; sisters, Nancy Sansbury, Christy (William) Orr of Blythewood; brothers, Michael Blitchington of Columbia, and Billy Orr of Conway; grandchildren, Tiffany, Cliff, Joshua, Lacie, Elexis, Ridge and Mary Lee; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased in death by a sister, Betty Jo Morris and Mickie Deason.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
