Birth date: Apr 23, 1922 Death date: Mar 25, 2020
Emily Pope, nee Cygan, 97 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on March 25, 2020 at home, with her family at her side. She was born April 23, 1922, in East St. Louis, IL, daughter of the late Jan and Mary, nee Garwol, Cygan. She wa Read Obituary
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Emily's family. She certainly was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. I got to know her through my oldest sister; Evelyn (Barber) Seacord. The two of them were life-long friends starting life in East St Louis and ended up still together in Columbia, IL. I will miss that smile, the laughter,. and the fact that she always put you first whenever we met. Rest in Peace Dear Emily. Our Loss is Heaven's gain. May her family have comfort in knowing Emily is now with our Lord and Savior; Jesus Christ. God Bless each one of them.
So sad! You have our sympathy! She was an awesome lady & fun to be around with! She always put you first! I hope your doing the..polka for God & Jesus! The Pope Reunions won't be the same! Love to everyone, The Oesterle's Mary(Pope) Jack, & Brent Kirkwood,Missouri
My sympathy to the Pope & Cygan families. Larry & I were in the same class at Holy Angel's & graduated the same year from STA & AHS.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet person and just adorable. She was blessed to have so many good years. I always enjoyed seeing her at church.
Patti Dougherty
My heart is broken. Emily played such an important role in my life. I hope she knows how much she meant to me and our family. I will truly miss her spirit and smile. To the Pope sisters, thank you very much for sharing your mom with me and allowing me to be the honary 5th daughter. She taught me so many important life lessons. She will be missed!
We love you Grandma
