Patricia Joan Emery

April 3, 1942 - February 2, 2021

Patricia J. Emery, known by many as “Ms. Pat” and known most famously as “Mema,” was born to Ruth Jenkins on April 3, 1942 in New Haven, CT. Patricia was called home on February 2, 2021 while peacefully asleep in her home in Hamden, CT. Patricia was an active member of Abdul-Majid Karim Hasan Islamic Center. Patricia was known by many and loved by all. She could not go anywhere without stopping and catching up with people. Patricia had two passions: her grandchildren and early childhood education. Patricia served as an Early Daycare Education teacher for many years. She retired from New Haven Childhood Development. It was during her time as a Daycare professional that she shined! Until this day, her old students still express immense gratitude for the impact that she had on them as children. Her work as a Daycare Professional was her second most rewarding experience, only to be trumped by her role as a grandmother! She joined her daughters and grandchildren in riveting games nights! She was notoriously bad at our favorite game Scategories, repeatedly writing down answers to the wrong letter, while sipping her favorite drink ever: PEPSI! As children, Mema would always come over with a fresh pack of Big Red or candy bar that only old people ate: Skors! Mema would NEVER miss a birthday; each year her grandchildren would relish in the fact that our birthday card with the infamous $50 was awaiting us! These are the kinds of everlasting memories she leaves us with. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Jenkins Sister; brother, Carlton Jenkins; and sister, Janice Jackson To cherish her memory, Patricia leaves: daughters: Ellease Jackson, Kris Jackson, and Denay Emery; grandchildren: Troy Jackson, Trevon Emery, Tychelle Gordino, James Mack, Chance Jackson, Saisha Mack, Cheron Mack, and Taylor Jackson; sisters: Jaqueline Miller, Mary Green, and Lorraine Nickerson; brothers: Keith Jenkins and Dennis Jenkins. She also leaves nine great grandchildren and a host of other friends and family.