BRANDT Emily Ruth Brandt, 88, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and caring friend to all who knew her. Emily was born on March 6, 1920 to the late James and Ada Hendrix. She is survived by her husband Joe Sr. of 67 wonderful years; sons Joe Jr. (Margueritte), John (Deloris), David, Bill (Joyce); daughter Kay (Don) Reeves; sisters Sarah Malone, Grace Muzzy; sister-in-law Gloria Agles; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephew. Family will receive friends at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, for a visitation on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a funeral service on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Arlington Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com