Emma Lee Fisher

Emma Lee Robinson Fisher, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. Emma was born on July 10, 1939, in Yancey Co., NC. She was a devoted Pastor's wife for 31 years. She was an administrative assistant at Sweetwater Elementary in Hickory, NC for many years, and later retired from Arrow International, in Asheboro. Emma was a passionate member of Center Cross Baptist Church. She was a member of NC Association of Educational Office Personnel, NC Baptist Minister's Wives Association, and Randolph Hospital Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Galen Robinson and Ruby Jo Geouge Robinson Chrisawn; husband of 44 years, Rev. Richard Ray Fisher; sister, Donna Fox; and brother, Ray Robinson. Surviving are her daughters, Gerri Morrison and husband Jimmy of Hickory, Karlyn Sugg and husband Michael of Seagrove, Allison Lucas and husband Randy of Asheboro; son, Alan Fisher and significant other Pat Gross of Hickory; sister, Alice McMahan of Burnsville; grandchildren, Courtney Phelps, Alex Morrison, Aaron Morrison, Matthew Fisher, Taylor Fisher, Raeanne Sugg, Grayson, Sugg, Kenan Sugg, Levi Lucas, Logan Lucas. Due to restrictions on group gatherings, there will be a private graveside service on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Center Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204; or to Center Cross Baptist Church, 1789 Center Cross Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.