Emma Jane Trulove, 90, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday April 21, 2024 at her home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. She was born on April 5, 1934 in Short Creek, West Virginia to the late Harry Gist Martin & Virginia Ethel Hupp Martin.
Along with her parents, Emma is reunited in death with her beloved husband of over 62 years, Robert “Bob” Trulove; son, Robert Gist Trulove; sister, Velma Skidmore & brother, Larry Martin.
Emma was a hardworking woman with a heart of gold. Her passion for helping those in need led her to become a skilled registered nurse for many years. In her free time, Emma relished making memories with family and friends. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Left to cherish Emma’s memory are her adoring children, Tammy Trulove of Surfside Beach and Scott Lee Trulove of Chula Vista, CA; grandchildren, Ryshelle Trulove, Lyndsay Trulove-Vroorman (William Albert), Chase Michael Trulove, & Scott Lee Trulove; great-grandchildren, twins, Teagen Cole Trulove-Anderson, & Caden Edward Trulove-Anderson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a large, loving, extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors.
The family will gather to greet friends on Thursday April 25, 2024 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The Funeral Service in celebration of Emma’s life will be held at 11:00AM on Friday April 26, 2024 at the funeral home.
At the request of the family, please consider memorial contributions in lieu of flowers. Donations in Emma’s name may be made to Triple A Project at Moose Haven or Grand Regent’s Project, checks may be made to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr. Moose Heart, IL 60539- please note charity of choice on memo line of check.
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