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Emma Abrego Prince, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2018, in Beaumont, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Millner. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 3, 1950, she was the daughter of Marcos Abrego Sr. and Cenovia Garza. Emma worked at Wyatts’ Cafeteria before working in Home Health Care. She was a very generous person who always took care of others before herself. Emma was a “Super Aunt.” She loved watching after her nieces and nephews, and enjoyed attending their ball games and recitals. She liked to have fun and enjoyed spending her time dancing, reading scripture, shopping, and collecting small shoes. Emma will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Cenovia Abrego; her brothers, Bernard Abrego and Edward Abrego; her nephew, Brent Abrego; and her great nephew, Daniel Abrego.

She is survived by her siblings Judy Smith of Orange, Christine Wolfford of Orange, Marcos Abrego, Jr. and wife Mignonne of San Antonio, Sally Perry of Pasadena, Johnny Abrego and wife Kittie of California, Linda Wolfford and husband Tommy of West Orange, Bertha Lafleur and husband Glen of West Orange, David Abrego and wife Angelatia of Orange, Vincent Abrego of West Orange, and Rebecca Lanter and husband John of West Orange; her numerous nieces and nephews; her best friend, Brenda Matthews; and special friend, Wayne Williams.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Abrego, Vincent Abrego, Hunter Wolfford, Rodrick Lafleur, Michelle Smith, and Elena Corkern. Honorary pallbearers are Marcos Abrego, Johnny Abrego, Derek Wolfford, and Robert Smith.