Myra Emerson

Ms. Myra Emerson, age 83, of Chapel Hill, NC transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence.

The Obituary

Ms. Myra Emerson passed away June 7, 2025, at home in Chapel Hill, NC. She was born April 14, 1942, in Owensville, Indiana, the daughter of Myron Emerson and Olga Berger Emerson.

Myra received a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, a Master’s degree and a JD degree, with distinction, from the University of Iowa and also attended Indiana University and Vermont Law School. Her passionate interests throughout her adult life were preserving the environment, promoting social justice, and practicing tai chi. Most recently she worked editing papers submitted to academic journals.

A sister, Engrid Emerson Vaughan, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, David Reed; one brother, Quentin Emerson; two sons, Gregory Emerson and Glen Brown, two daughters, Cara Meilus (Al) and Deeadra Brown (Avi Bornstein), and three grandchildren, Emily Meilus, Aziza Bornstein-Brown, and Naeem Bornstein-Brown.

We all loved Myra and will miss her wit, enthusiasm, and compassion, and the profound love she gave us.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to farmaid.org or 350.org.

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