Emma L. Jelks-Edwards, 71, departed this life Friday, July 3, 2020. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 from Noon -5:00 pm at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020; Wake 1:00 pm and Funeral 1:30 pm at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.  Interment will be at Cleveland Memorial Gardens, 4324 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128.  Arrangements entrusted to Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. www.smith-funeral-home.com