Emma J. Wilfong

Emma J. Willfong was born on May 13, 1940, and passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born in Canton, OH to Paul and Damey (Whalen) Brand.

Emma graduated from McKinley High School and went to receive her MA in Special Education from Malone University. She retired from Canton City Schools as an itinerant teacher for children with special needs for over 29 years. Emma and her previous husband pastored Faith Cathedral for over 20 years, after her retirement she became a member of The Father’s House faithfully, up to her passing.

Emma enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking and keeping in touch with her church family. She was always available to share her wisdom from the Bible.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Paul, David, Lucky, Lonnie and sister, Ethel.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Kenneth (Angela) Prince and Holly Worlow; grandchildren, Isaiah (Jessica Reiman) Worlow, Ashley (Trystan) Luster, Hannah Prince, Kelly Prince, Katey Prince, Jesse Prince and Taylor Prince; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Aiden; along with numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren; siblings Carl, Bertha, Michelle and nieces and nephews.

Friends and family may pay their respects Tuesday April 1, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a service to follow at 6:30 p.m. at The Fathers House, 3951 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718 with Pastor Webb Parson officiating. A private interment will follow a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum Sanders Funeral Home 4041 Cleveland Ave S. Canton, OH 44707. Friends and family may share condolences and memories online at

www.sandersfuneralhomes.com 

(330) 484-2525