Emma Lee Rountree, 88, of Palatka, Florida died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. A native of Thicket, she resided in Putnam County for the past five years coming from Lumberton. She was a homemaker and member of Midway Baptist Church in Kountze and attended First Baptist Church in Interlachen. She was active with the Senior Citizens in Interlachen, as well as PALS (People Adjusting to Limited Sight).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Rountree; and three grandchildren, Timothy Rountree, Curt Keilbach, and Debbie Keilbach.
She is survived by her daughters, Faye Higginbotham and husband Charles of Palatka, Florida and Jean Johnson and husband Richard of Interlachen, Florida; son, James Rountree and wife Linda of Lumberton; brother, Weldon Marcontell and wife Laura of Ft. Worth; sister, Aline Wagner of Eunice, Louisiana; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze followed by burial at Felps Cemetery in Thicket. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 11, 2008 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s memory to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177.