VELLA, Emma Jean, 77, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Freeman and Mona Davis; husband Joseph V. Vella, Sr.; daughter Charlene May; son Joseph V. Vella III; and granddaughter Katelynn Marie Smith. Emma Jean is survived by her children Paul Loury, Diane Vella, Marie (Randall) Smith, Theresa (Philip) McAfee, and Jennifer (Brian) Hegyi; 24 grandchildren; one sister; two brothers; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She was a member of Brantwood Baptist Church. Pastor Tom Bowman and Rev. Brian Hegyi will be officiating. Burial will follow services at Valley View Memorial Gardens.