Emma Malinda Price, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, after a 16 year battle with Parkinson's Disease, a recent stroke and the after-effects of COVID-19. She and her husband Burton J. Price resided in Bloomsburg for 49 years and most recently in Lewisburg. January 28 marked their 56th wedding anniversary.

Emma Malinda was born Oct. 18, 1944, in Philadelphia, to Helen (Ogden) Jackson and Ralph Benson Jackson. She graduated at the age of 16 from Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, then attended the School of Nursing of the former Woman's Medical College of PA. After marrying and while raising her family, she returned to higher education and received her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Bloomsburg University and her master of science degree in counseling education from University of Scranton.

Her professional career was spent as a guidance counselor for Central Columbia School District from 1980 to 1999, where she was dedicated to the welfare and well-being of her students.

She was active in many volunteer and service organizations. She served on the Board of the Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society for more than 30 years; chaired the Photograph Committee of the same for more than 15 years; and served as secretary for 12 years. She was also responsible for the publication of a photo book in 2009 entitled Early Columbia County. She was a 10 year volunteer at the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard; an active member and volunteer at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg; and a charter member and past president of Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CI. Additionally, she volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. She continued with her volunteer activities for several years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2005.

Her other interests and hobbies included sewing, quilting, genealogy, antiquing, bird watching, and playing Scrabble. She especially enjoyed working with the Wesley quilting group. She personally pieced many quilts and had a keen eye for aesthetics. In her earlier years, she enjoyed many travels with her husband.

Emma Malinda was preceded in death by her parents, Helen (Ogden) and Ralph Benson Jackson; and her half-brother, Thomas J. Carey.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her life. She is survived by her loving husband, Burton J. Price; her three children, Lora Stone of Bloomsburg, Carolyn, wife of Mark Koynock of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Joseph Price of Milbridge, Maine; three grandchildren, Aaron Stone, Autumn, wife of Matt Skillman, and Kyle Koynock; her brother, Joseph S. Jackson and wife Elaine of Exton, Pa., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Mark F. Reisinger officiating.

Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg.

A public Celebration of Life service will be announced at a future date.

The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth streets, Bloomsburg is honored to be serving the Price family. Emma Malinda's family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Geisinger ICU and GP4 for the exceptional care they provided during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, Emma Malinda's family respectfully requests donations be made to one of her favorite charities: Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136, The Bloomsburg Food Cupboard, 329 Center St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. Third St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. In addition, future contributions may be made to the Emma Malinda Price Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is being established at CCHS.

Friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Emma's honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.Allen-FuneralHome.com.