Emma Darlene Rivers, 49, of Middleburg, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was born on March 27, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Riley and Mary (Yarber) Canterbury. Emma was a lifelong resident and enjoyed being in her garden and going fishing. She loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren. Emma will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Wallace Franklin Rivers, Jr.; sons, Mikel Canterbury (Jessica), TJ George, Jr. (Lauren) and Trey Rivers; daughters, Cicilie Guess (James), Nikki Primaldi (Mike) and Kaitlyn Roden (Charlie); brothers, Lewis Canterbury, Jess Canterbury, Eric Canterbury, John Rondeau and Charles Rondeau and fifteen grandchildren with a granddaughter on the way.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 12, 2106 at Clay Hill Church of God and Prophecy with Bishop Duke Canterbury officiating.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.