Photos: Fulton commissioner Emma Darnell laid to rest

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Photos: Fulton commissioner Emma Darnell laid to rest

Emma Darnell, a Fulton County commissioner, died last week after 27 years in office.

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Mourners look over a portrait as they arrive for the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Mourners line up to pay their last respects during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Mourners embrace while paying their last respects during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: An attendee holds a program during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Reverends Dr. Albert Lee (from left), Dr. Frederick Braddock, Dr. Paul Brown, and Pansy Washington preach at the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Attendees look over a program celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, during her funeral at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Reverend Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin leads a prayer during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Reverend T. Renee Crutcher performs a musical selection during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Honorable Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, delivers remarks during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms, 60th Mayor of Atlanta, delivers her remarks during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The Honorable William C. Campbell, 57th Mayor of Atlanta, delivers his remarks during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Attendees react as Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr. delivers the eulogy during the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 13, 2019 Atlanta: The recessional leaves at the conclusion of the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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May 13, 2019 Atlanta: Mourners look over a portrait as they arrive for the funeral celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the honorable Emma Darnell, a Fulton County Commissioner for 27 years, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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