Emory I. Johnson Mockabee
Emory I. Johnson Mockabee, 99, of Cairo, GA, formerly of Boston, MA, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2017, at the Veterans Medical Center Hospice in Brockton, Massachusetts surrounded by those she loved. At the time of her passing she was the oldest surviving World War II African American Female Veteran in the United States.
She was born in Cairo, Georgia on June 22, 1918, was educated in the Cairo Public Schools System and graduated from Savannah and Albany State Colleges.
In 1943, during World War II, she enlisted in the United States Women’s Army Corps (WAC), where she earned the rank of Private First Class. She served her time in Staten Island, New York, transporting POW’s to and from their work sites. She also served as General Douglas McArthur’s private chauffeur. While stationed on Staten Island she was introduced to the late Walter C. Mockabee, Sr. (whom she later married), who at the time was serving in the United States Coast Guard. She was a resident of Massachusetts for sixty eight years until she returned to her home in Cairo, GA in 2011.
Emory was totally devoted to family and friends, who looked to her for advice and guidance which she gave freely until her death. She is survived by her children Walter C. Mockabee, Jr. (Rena B.) of Lafayette, LA, Chiquita Jacob of Brockton, MA and Ongelita Miles (Luther R. Miles Jr.) of Randolph, MA, Anthony C. Mockabee (deceased) and a sister M. Jeanette Johnson of Cairo, GA. She had sixteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends, whom she loved like her own.
Family and friends are invited attend the visitation Tuesday August 29 from 3:00-7:00pm at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. A service will be held in the funeral home with a private funeral and burial in Cairo, GA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emory’s memory to the VA Medical Center Hospice, Building 4, 490 Belmont St, Brockton, MA 02301.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Ma, words have never been enough to explain our Love for you. You were always there when we needed you and when we didn’t. You took care of us until it was our time to take care of you. I did everything you taught me to do. You were the greatest Mom to Walter, Keet and I, and we’ll never forget you and the sacrifices you made for us. You are now in Heaven with MaDaddy and the other family members you loved so much, do as you’ve always done “take charge and set them straight”. You’re home now, no more pain lay your head on the Lord’s chest and Rest in Peace until we all meet again. You will always be our ROCK. “That’s What I Know”. Love you, Miss you. Ongie & Robert
To Walter, Keet And Onge . My deepest condolences and prayers
go out to the family. I hope to see all of you tuesday and until then
God will be with you, me and the rest of the world for always. Thats
his promise.
Love ya,
Marvin
My heart is very saddened regarding the loss of your loving and caring mother, May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult period. I am very very sorry. We have lost a terrific military family member.
With much love,
Barbara
so sorry for your lost god will be with the entire family to get through the hardest time. Your mom was a very good hero for the entire world love you all and may God bless the Griffin family.
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.