Pawleys Island:

Emily Best West, 72, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her

residence.

Emily West was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on November 20, 1950, wife of the late Thomas

Miles West.

Emily was a member of Prince George Winyah Parrish Anglican Church in Georgetown, SC. She was

president of the Tour of Homes, helped with prayers for parishioners, and participated in many ladies'

bible studies. Emily was an assistant kindergarten teacher for several years, a volunteer for Brookgreen

Gardens, and a member of the Cultural Council through the Arts, enjoying her art classes there. She also

enjoyed boating and travels with her husband and as well as enjoying the many flowers in her garden.

After the passing of her husband, Emily downsized and moved to Pawleys Island where she liked walks

with her dog and making new friends in the area. She brought her Knight Circle neighborhood friends

together. With her love for painting she began a small business decoupaging oyster shells from Pawleys.

Emily was a vibrant person who enjoyed the company of others. She was a burst of joy to those who

knew her.

Surviving are: a son Richard Michael Carter Jr (Natalie) of Lexington; two daughters, Mary Frances

Dawkins of Murrells Inlet, and Elizabeth Stanley DuBard of Florence; two stepchildren, Bradley West

Morrow (Bobby), Thomas Miles West; two sisters, Charlotte Best Seignious (Frank) of Summerville,

Frances Best Graves (Sam) of Topsfield, MA; eight grandchildren; mother, Vivian Rucker Best of

Summerville. Emily is predeceased by her father, Frank Bedford Best, Jr.

Services will be Friday at 11:00 am April 14, 2023, at Prince George Winyah Parrish Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince George Winyah Parrish Church,

Brookgreen Gardens, or a charity of one's choice.

Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is serving the family.