
Mrs. Molly “Emma Lee” Ferguson, age 94, Johnson City, formerly of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Ferguson was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on May 11, 1931, to the late Albert Calvin & Sinnia Lou Liza King DeVotie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Ferguson, son, Danny Lynn Ferguson, sisters, Lois Morelock, Marie Ward and Shirley Turner.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Kathy Ferguson, Johnson City; son, Benny Earl Ferguson, Jonesborough; grandchildren, Tonya Wilcox, Nicole Whaley, Daniel Ferguson, Justin Kent, Brooke Ferguson-Story, Brittany Williams, Luke Ferguson; sister, Peggy Janice Privette; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Rodefer, Corban Rodefer, Ali Ferguson, Katelynn Ferguson, Annabeth Ferguson, Wyatt Story, Legacy Williams, James Harmon, Jadin Kent, Jacinda Kent, and Fergus Kent; three great-great grandchildren, Lucas, Jaden & Jack Harmon.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:30 PM Friday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Justin Kent, Luke Ferguson, Jadin Kent, Brian Ferguson and other family members.