Emilia Figueroa

Emilia Figueroa January 5, 1943 - October 16, 2024 Emilia Figueroa, age 81, went to be with the Lord at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Emilia was born on January 5, 1943, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She was the sixth child born to Nicomedes Camacho and Julia Martinez. Her caring spirit was evident in a family of eight sisters. At an early age, she helped care for her parents and siblings, putting others above herself. She found God while young and dedicated her life to serving him. Her Christian values were the center of her life and evident in how she loved others. As a longtime member of the World Outreach Worship Center, Newport News, VA, she expressed her faith and worshipped her eternal father. She was an unwavering example of strong Christian faith, which others should follow. She is survived by her six children Marilyn, Margaret, Peter, Edgar, Priscilla, and Richard. She provided her unconditional motherly love to each one and continues her legacy with her 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She always expressed her love to the family by cooking, cleaning, giving unlimited hugs and kisses, singing hymnals every morning, giving maternal wisdom, and always being there when she was needed. Emilia lived her life the best she knew and left this earth always praying for God's protection over her family. She loved her family and appreciated them as often as possible. Emilia was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile was so stunning it would light up the whole room. While working jobs such as Sam's Club in Newport News, VA., and Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA., she made an impact on many lives. She cared deeply for the people around her. She was so kind and passionate. Every person who came in contact with her walked away blessed by her loving spirit. Emilia Figueroa will be truly missed by those surviving her memory. Her viewing will be held 11:00am-1:00pm on October 21, 2024, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory located at 385 State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL. The burial will immediately follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery located at 1635 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL. Those unable to attend, can view the service livestreamed at: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c