Sarah Emma Lee Tinsley Mathis, of Pisgah Forest, age 92, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025.

Born in Transylvania County to the late Willie G. and Eula Samantha Hudson Tinsley. She was also preceded by her stepmother Minnie Tinsley, daughter, Barbara Ann Mathis, son-in-law Michael Campbell, grandson, Nathan Mathis, great-granddaughter, AbbyLea Masters, sister, Grace Tinsley Franks (Furman), brother, James "JP" Tinsley, and stepbrothers, Glen and Ted Newton all from Pisgah Forest.

Emma cherished spending time with her family and was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and loved singing in the choir.

She is survived by her husband of over 74 years, Orville Mathis; son, Jerry Mathis; daughters, Nancy Lusk (Lester), Orvella Mathis and Cendia Campbell, all from Pisgah Forest; five grandchildren, Julie Ledbetter, Brad Anders, Chad Anders (Amber), Jacqui Owen (Pat) and Michael "Mikie" Campbell; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.

The family wants to thank the Hospice nurses and the Little River Fire Department for their help with caring for their mother.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Little River Fire Department in memory of Ema Mathis.

Graveside services will be 1pm, Monday, December 15, 2025 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Pisgah Forest.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.