Emma L. Anderson Sorley Riffe

Mrs. Emma L. Anderson Sorley Riffe, 75 of Florida formerly of Surprise, passed away March 4, 2014 under the loving care of hospice and her family.

She was born in Jackson County, Indiana on March 23, 1938 the daughter of Ralph A. and Ruby (Lutes) Anderson.

She was a member of Surprise Christian Church and attended Beverly Hills Community Church, and a Graduate of Indiana Medical School of Nursing and Cortland High School.

She enjoyed working at Jackson County Hospital delivering babies and later the Jackson County Health Department where she was instrumental in beginning the Expectant Parents Classes and talking Dr. Templeton in to allowing the first “daddy” in to the delivery room in her county.

She enjoyed dancing and being with her family.

On June 8, 1958 she married Richard Allen Sorley, who preceded her in death. On November 28, 2003 she married William (Bud) Riffe, who survives in Florida.

Emma is also survived by her children, Lisa (Duane) Davis, Curtis (Cynthia) Sorley, Teri (Cliff) Larsh, and Tom (Robin) Sorley. Grandchildren Greg Davis, Carol Rice, Stephen Sorley, Lauren Bradberry, David Larsh, Aaron Larsh, Megan Kosecki, Jesse Sorley and Great Grandchildren Jayse, Miles, and Emma. Brother James Anderson, sisters Donna Heiman, Dorothy Crouch, Clara Claycamp, and Carol Gray Nichalson. As well as several foster children including Dianne Stewart Callaway. Step-children Venus Thomas, Kathy Thomas, Tammy Nardozzi, and Gerald Riffe.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and three brothers Jack Anderson, Robert Anderson, and Roy Anderson.

Funeral service will be at Voss Chapel on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Brian Richard and Doug Pogue officiating.

Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Acme.

Family and friends may call at Voss Chapel on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday after 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be written to Hospice of Citrus County or the Surprise Christian Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family through Voss Funeral Service email at obits@vossfuneralservice.com.