Emily Gail Willis
Thursday, June 9th, 1983 - Saturday, December 24th, 2022
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Emily Willis, 39, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family, after living a full life of creating joy, love and light wherever she went.
Emily was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 1983, to Douglas and B... Read More
Emily was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 1983, to Douglas and Barbara Willis. Two years later she was joined by her best friend and sister, Libby. Emily graduated from Nashua High School in 2002. Her days since then were spent with many friends and supporters at Opportunity Networks.
Emily particularly loved to watch sports, rooting for the Boston Red Sox and Big Papi. She spent many vacations at Disney World and camping with her family. She was an active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church throughout her life.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara Willis, sister Libby and brother-in-law Michael Persons, and her niece Lucy. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles Elizabeth Morgan, Alice and Bill LeBlanc and Bill and Samara Perry. She is also survived by many cousins.
Emily is also survived by her "other" family with whom she loved and resided with during the last six years, Innocent and Vestine Musonera and their children; Yancey, Dempsey, Reese and Elsie and her special friends and supporters, Anne and Tom O'Connor.
Emily was predeceased by her father, Douglas Willis; her Mimi, Jean Perry; her Gram, Gladys Willis, and her Aunts Patricia Lowe, Loretta Cummings, Ruth Toscano, and Uncle William Willis.
SERVICES: A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 2, 2022, at 11 am at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 4 Watson St, Nashua, NH 03064. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Emily's loving name can be made to Gateway Community Services, 144 Canal St, Nashua, NH 03064 or to UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian, 153 Paige Hill Rd, Goffstown, NH 03045. The Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St, Nashua, NH 03064, has been placed in charge of arrangements. (603)883-3401 "ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER."
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Monday, January 2nd, 2023 | 11:00am
Monday, January 2nd, 2023 11:00am
Pilgrim Congregational Church
4 Watson Street
Rev Judith Bryant
Friday, June 9th, 2023 | 11:00am
Friday, June 9th, 2023 11:00am
NH State Veteran's Cemetery
Boscawen, New Hampshire 03303
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David Cull
I use to take my step daughter Lauren Ellis to swim with Emily at the YMCA with the special Olympics. Both Lauren and I always enjoyed Emily's company and who always smiled and spoke to us through her eyes. See you in Heaven Emily :)
Maureen Krustapentus
Q: How did you meet Emily?
A: The day that I met Emily, she arrived by bus for her first day of afternoon kindergarten at Charlotte Avenue School. She got off the bus with her tiny walker,little pink purse and hat. She looked at me and announced " Hi, I'm Emily Willis, who are you? " She knew how to make an entrance and steal hearts! It was a pleasure to be involved in her care for six years and I will never forget her determination and kind spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and Libby, she leaves a legacy of love and inspiration.
Maureen Krustapentus, aka Mrs. K School Nurse
Andrew P Horton
Posted Dec 30, 2022 at 08:55am
Deepest Condolences to the Willis Family. With thoughts and prayers and healing---Andrew Horton
Ed Watts
I first met Emily in 2006. She was loved by everyone at Opportunity Networks. What I remember most about Emily was her smile and her positive effect on others. Even in stressful situations, Emily brought peace.
Traci Johnson
I had the pleasure of not only getting to be Emily's confirmation mentor but then also her high school OT. Emily could light up a room with her smile. One of my favorite memories of Ms Emily was touring around to other churches during confirmation class. Watching her rally her peers around her when we visited a church whose leader indicated that her disability was a sin, made my heart happy. Emily was "fearfully and wonderfully made" in the eyes of God. She was perfectly made in the eyes of all who knew her. Rest in peace Emily. Barbara and Libby, may you find peace in her memories.