Celebration of Emma’s life
Friday 5th April 2019 2pm – 4pm
Rowheath Pavilion, Heath Rd, Birmingham B30 1HH
Following a private cremation in the morning, there will be an event to celebrate the life of Emma Wynne Willson to which everyone who loved Emma is invited.
This will be a chance for Emma’s family and friends to share memories and reflect with music and photos.
Afterwards, we hope people with stay on for some cake and Prosecco.
Emma’s family also welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about her so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage.
Please share this link with anyone you feel may wish to attend.
Always remember Emma with a smile. She was a lovely person who will be truely missed.
We had the pleasure of working with Emma, a remarkable and caring person that will be sorely missed by us.
I loved Emma she was such an amazing lady. She really believed in me and always pushed me to help me achieve all that I have. She created openings for me that would never of been able without her support. Although she was a great manager and mentor what I really appreciated was that she was a great friend. Great memories have been popping into my head such as when her and Anna-Marie dressed as Abba for Kez’s birthday. Great nights in Moseley and some hilarious nights in her garden. I am so grateful that this truly inspirational women came into my life and I will miss her every day.
A colourful, creative and empathic friend.
Emma always had a smile for everyone.
Emma was a crucial part of my working life at Bournville college. Very supportive, encouraging and emphatetic. She always had time to see how I was getting on. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
Emma was a lovely caring person who was devoted to her work. She went that extra mile. Lots of good memories.
Fran x
A cocky young ‘pre’ trained teacher, strolled up to a slightly stunned Emma, and asked for a job ! I’m unsure whether she said yes out of shock or sympathy ! But, 15 years later having been an Assistant Curriculum lead under her wings, I’m now a therapeutic outreach lead, a job I’d never have achieved without the guidance of this great leader. Her smile, her empathy, her skills and leadership abilities I carry each day in my work. Thank you Emma for being my guiding star. ?
Emma had a natuaral ability to see people’s strengths. This led her to inspire, not only the young people she worked with, but her colleagues too.
As a result, Emma has left a legacy of students and education workers who may not have achieved what they have, had she not been a part of their lives; what a legacy to leave!
I am saddened to hear of Emma’s passing and I send my deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.
Emma’s support for a wide range of students, who were experiencing difficulties within the mainstream schools that made up the ‘Oaks Collegiate’ was never ending. Without this support many young people would not have gone on to be as successful as they were. In her eyes no pupil was a failure and all of them had potential, as long as we were willing to spend the time to identify it.
It was a pleasure to work with you. You will be missed by all.
Emma was a truly inspirational person. She had an ability to see through the problems and identify the solutions and empower people to make a positive difference. I personally owe her a great deal and she will be truly missed not only as a work colleague but as a true friend.
Emma was an inspiration to many and she always took the time to listen and encourage all those who worked with her. She dedicated alot to her work but she will be missed by many for whom she became a good friend and guide. I remember her care and thoughtfulness when things were tough and I will always appreciate that kindness and effort she made for others. A true loss to many. My sympathies to all her family and all those who knew her.
It was a pleasure to work with Emma. She had a natural empathy and understanding, and made a big impact on many colleagues. I particularly remember working with her when a group of us trained as Facilitators for The Pacific Institute Investment in Excellence programme, and she was a truly kind, caring and inspirational colleague. I was extremely saddened to hear of Emma’s passing, and send my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed 🙁
Emma was so perfect she’s was my mother in law and what a pleasure I had to say I had that connection with her she supported me so much threw daily life and when I went to college and we always had lovely meals and shopping trips and then she became a grandma to her perfect lil girl kiya and kiya could of not asked for a loving or more caring supportive grandma she loved her so much and the bond is still unbreakable and threw out my pregnancy she was so supportive and kiya is the double of her grandma an kiya wanted to write grandma I will always remember you I love you so much xxx
I am sorry that I am unable to attend the celebration of Emma’s life. I have such fond and happy memories of her when us cousins would get together at weekends in Clevedon. I shall always remember those happy times and of Emma’s sense of humour and fun.
My thoughts, love and best wishes are with the family.
I had the pleasure of knowing Emma as she was my mother in law and I couldn’t of asked for a better one either we got on so well and she helped me so much threw bad times and good times and she helped me threw college we used to have lovely meals and shopping trips together she always wanted to help and be there for other people and she would always pushed herself so much threw work and helping people she was such a caring person and the kindest heart I’ve ever known then we had the pleasure of telling Emma she was going to be a grandma and that made her the happiest I’ve ever-seen her she was the most perfect grandma to kiya she always rushed back from work to get to see her and play barbies and draw and make artistic things and Emma loved it she was always there for kiya for anything an the time the spent together will always be remembered kiya wanted to say grandma there’s only one grandma and that’s you and I love you so much your the best and every night I look in the sky and I see a bright shining star in the same place in the sky and I know it’s my grandma ?xxx
I’m really sorry I can’t be there today with everyone to pay my respects to such a lovely lady. I am grateful to Emma for taking me on as a Student Support Co-ordinator when my own department at college was in a state of upheaval. She believed in me and gave me the opportunity to explore new skills. I enjoyed my time working with her and have fond memories of her friendly nature and her commitment to her students, especially those with disabilities for whom she always made time. May she rest in peace.
Emma wasn’t just a neighbour she was also a good friend, and will be sadly missed by us both..
John & Sue xx
I am sorry I am unable to attend. I am ever so grateful to have briefly worked with Emma. She was never too busy to ask how we were and showed empathy.She will be missed and much respected. Emma had an aura of calmness, positivity and was supportive; a role model. My thoughts are with her family.
Having known Emma since my early days with the Behaviour Support Service, (and I started back then in 2002), I am sincerely saddened by her passing. It was, in fact, Emma who interviewed me for my current post here at the college. Emma’s strength, determination and courage were admirable and second to none. Best wishes are sent to the Wynne-Willson family (Grace I hope you’re doing ok). xXx
Thank you Emma for all of your support over the years. From my earlier days back in 2002 with the Behaviour Support Service through to my interview back in 2011 when you believed in me enough to appoint me to my current post. Your honesty, even when at times difficult to hear, and your integrity made you stand out from the crowd, admirable and second to none. Rest on in Peace. (I hope you’re doing OK Grace). xx
I have only come to learn about Emma’s passing this evening. I didn’t know Emma too well on a personal level but I knew she was a strong woman who did wonders for for the department she was managing when I worked at Bournville 2011-2014. I’m saddened to hear of your passing Emma, rest in peace ?❣️