Emily E. Gountikas age 70, a resident of Washington, NC died at ECU Health Medical Center on Monday, October 3, 2022.
No services are scheduled in order to honor Emily’s wishes.
Emily was born in Beaufort County on December 4, 1951 the daughter of the late John & Beulah Gountikas.
Emily worked as an Operator at Carolina Telephone & Telegraph until the time that the business closed. She then took on the role of taking care of her niece (Dawn) & nephew (Taylor)- who she loved with all of her heart.
She is survived by siblings: Dorothy Challis (David Curtis), William Gountikas, Grace Cox all of Washington, NC; Bill Waters (Carrie) of Olympia, WA; Wayne Waters (Melanie) of Farmville, NC nieces & nephew: Dawn Hill Amick (Bradley), Taylor Hill (Olivia), Abbey Potter (Anderson), great niece-Lib Amick & was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her great niece-Harley Grace Hill. Emily was preceded in death by a companion of 31 years- Jonathan Latham.
The family would like to extend a thank you to- John Lamb, Clara Woolard, Dawn Spain & Sharon Satchell (of Autumnfield) for all the love & care they provided to both Emily & the family.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service of Washington, NC is honored to serve the Gountikas family.
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