Ms. Deneill Emanuel, 72, of 505 Jones Street, Lumberton, NC was born December 3, 1952 and unexpectantly went to her heavenly home on June 3, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Emanuel and Lillian Locklear Emanuel; a beloved son, Jody Snapper Emanuel;  four brothers, Ertle Emanuel, John Wesley (JW) Emanuel, James Atlas (Jr) Emanuel, and Carvey (Booty) Emanuel.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved sons;  Sammy Lee Emanuel and Donald Bruce Emanuel; a beloved daughter, Buffie Emanuel Griffin; a loving son-in-law, Bobby Wayne Griffin;  four amazing grandchildren:  Bradlei Wayne Griffin, Alexander Bruce Emanuel, Brennan Wayne Griffin, and Eva Lillian Emanuel; a bonus daughter/special niece: Samantha Nicole Emanuel;  the father of her children; Donald Bruce Beck; three brothers:  Eugene Emanuel, David Gelyne Emanuel, and Billy Emanuel; four sisters; Faye Hammonds, Scarlet Thomas, Glois Butler, Ipana Lamb, and Debbie Emanuel; her fur baby:  Fanci.

She was employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and retired after 32 years of service in 2014.  Since retirement she has spent special moments with her children and grandchildren, working in her yards, traveling on short trips with both family and friends, and caring for her fur baby "Fanci".  She was a proud member of the First Assembly of God on West 5th Street in Lumberton where she loved to sing and praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church, 3201 W. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC.

Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Randolph Oxendine and Rev. Samuel Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Oxendine Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

Matthew 25:23 KJV - His Lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:  enter thou into the joy of thy lord.