EMMA L. BLEDSOE,

93, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 22, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Bledsoe; grandson, Jarvis Reese; parents, Tom Runyons and Everline Hatchett Runyons; siblings, Elizabeth Montgomery, Earline Washington, Louella Davis.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Patricia “Patsy” Jones, Sandra Bledsoe, Stanley Bledsoe, Rodney Bledsoe, Phillip Bledsoe, Lydia Bledsoe Hunter, Alfred Bledsoe, Larry Bledsoe, Bettie Bledsoe Thomas, Fred Bledsoe; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Walk-through visitation Friday, 3-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary, and service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1900 Simpson St, Little Rock, 72206. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111 “Service You Can Trust”