Emma Danielle Lowder's Obituary
Emma Danielle Lowder, 18, of Albemarle passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Albemarle officiated by Pastor Steve Combs. The family will receive friends from 12 PM – 2 PM prior to the hour of service at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle.
Emma was born on February 4, 2006, in Cabarrus County. She is lovingly survived by her father Adam Lowder, her mother Cecelia Lowder, and her brother Alec Lowder. Those also left to cherish her memory are her grandparents, Michael and Pat Lowder, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her boyfriend Kevin O’Brien and her special k9 companion Whiskey.
Emma was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Gentry.
Emma was an aspiring nursing student, who was attending Pfeiffer University’s Nursing Program. She was dedicated to her studies and accepted nothing less than perfection. Emma had an amazing love for farm animals which began during her FFA days in High School. She competed at the state level in animal judging and continued by having a small farm at home, with goats and more importantly her cow, “Christmas”. Emma had the most contagious outgoing personality and could put a smile on anyone’s face and was famous for her quick wit. She loved all things pink, all things Christmas and especially the grinch?
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the first responders and the Emergency Department staff for going above and beyond the call to help Emma in her time of need.
Her legacy will live on forever for the impact she had on so many. This poem sums up her life’s goal:
You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try!
-Dolly Parton
To all who are planning to attend the service, please honor Emma by wearing pink!
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