Emily A. St. Hilaire, 82, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at her home in Safford, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Rice Lake, WI, to Noah Spores and Anna Anderson. She married Louis St. Hilaire in 1951 in Minneapolis, MN. Louis taught upholstery at EAC over 18 years. Emily love to fish, camp and travel. She is survived by her husband Louis, of Safford, they were married over 61 years; daughters, Yvette (Matt) Fields, of Eau Claire, WI, and Debra (Raymond) Brantner of Safford, AZ; sons, Dave (Vicky) St. Hilaire of Prospect, TN, Terry St. Hilaire, of Safford, and Gary (Josie) St. Hilaire of Safford; a sister, Jean (Mel) Sick of Grantsburg, WI; 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Lori St. Hilaire. A private family celebration of Emilys life will be celebrated at a later date.