- Date Of Birth: June 24, 1944
- Date Of Death: March 27, 2016
- State: Mississippi
Emily Maxwell Woodyear Neumann died Sunday, March 27, after heroically battling a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully entered the new life her unwavering faith promised. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Leonard P. “Pop” Neumann, Jr., three sons: Leonard “Len” Neumann and wife Heather, Benjamin “Ben” Neumann and wife Lucy, Christopher “Boo” Neumann and wife Lydie, eight grandchildren: Heidi, Amelia, Callie, John Christopher, Max, Neff, Will, and Emmy, two sisters: Dorothy Ann Woodyear Millikin and Mary Woodyear Gallent, sister-in-law Mary Acosta Woodyear, a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Carneal “Blue” and Dorothy Maxwell Woodyear, sister Susan Woodyear Ingram, brother Edgar Carneal Woodyear, Jr., brothers-in-law Jack H. Millikin, and Judge Michael S. Ingram.
Everyone who ever met Emily quickly realized that she was always deeply interested in others, never herself. She evidenced this heartfelt concern in the countless daily acts of kindness she offered to those whose days needed brightening. Her caring for her many friends was an extension of the deep, abiding love she had for her immediate family as she joyfully embraced the role of the consummate wife and mother. As a loving wife she helped her husband build a vital, successful medical practice and embraced his allegiance to the LSU Tigers. As a wonderful mother, she enjoyed a healthy involvement in all stages of her children’s growth. When her sons began to excel in sports, she became a self-taught videographer and filmed their Tallulah Academy games in true ESPN style. She encouraged her boys to be team players and never seek personal recognition. She graciously opened her home to many boys who needed to finish out a school year or sport season.
