Jean I. Emmel

March 27, 1931 – May 10, 2024

Jean I. Emmel, nee Stanton, aged 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 10th, 2024, into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born and raised in Camden, NJ, and lived in Laurel Springs, NJ, Lindenwold, NJ, Medford Lakes, NJ, Medford, NJ, and Tabernacle, NJ. She attended school at St. Mary's in Camden, NJ, and graduated from Camden Catholic High School.

Jean was predeceased by her husbands, John Dutton and Mulford Emmel, her parents, Carroll Stanton and Isabelle Stanton nee Boardman, her brothers Daniel Stanton and Carroll Stanton, and sister Dale Gribbin nee Stanton. She was also predeceased by her son, John Dutton, and sons-in-law James Stewart and Thomas Stein.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Stewart of Tabernacle, NJ, and Jeanette Stein of Westville, NJ, and daughter-in-law Rebecca Dutton of Venice, FL.  She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren: Nick Stein of Westville, NJ, Elise Stein of Wenonah, NJ, Matthew Stewart and granddaughter-in-law Nikki Kerstetter of Philadelphia, PA, Ryan Stewart of Nashville, TN, Jim Stewart of Tabernacle, NJ, Holly Pierre (Stewart) and grandson-in-law Jeff Pierre of Wallingford, CT, and Frannie Fletcher (deceased). She was a great-grandmother to James Francois Pierre and Manny Robles. Jean is also survived by her loving niece Lynne Gribbin of Egg Harbor, NJ, and other nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends. Stepchildren include Martin Emmel, Michelle Emmel, Mary Rita Emmel, Matthew Emmel, and the deceased Michael Emmel and Mulford Emmel Jr. She also cherished her granddogs, Toby and Jax.

As a young girl, Jean worked at a Bible company installing gold binding to Bibles. She worked for many years as a title searcher for an abstract company until she retired. In her later years, she was involved in many activities at her church St. Mary of the Lakes, such as the Bears Den for special needs adults, Daughters of St. Therese, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Bible studies. She enjoyed watching Phillies games, doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, and simply being with her family.

A Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Lakes Church on Jackson Rd. in Medford, NJ, on May 16th, 2024, at 11 am. Donations may be made in Jean's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a charity that was special to her. Memories and condolences may be shared @ancscremation.com.