Emilia Carranza

Emilia Fraire Carranza, 61, of Middlesex, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico on August 8, 1964 to Rufino and Maria Isable Fraire.

Emilia is preceded in death by her father, Rufino Fraire and her daughter, Martha Enedina Carranza.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gerardo Carranza; sons, Silvestre (Lerhonda), Andy (Diana), and Abram (Karina); 12 grandchildren; Ethan, Emma, Anthony, Jacob, Aisleen, Juliah, Eden, Lucia, Ellis, Genava, Kamila, and Benjamin; and siblings; Simona, Hermelinda, Jorge, Carmela, Juan, Rosario, Benita, Ramon, Manuel, Erika, Veronica, Carolina, and Miguel.

Emilia was a faithful member of The Pentecostals of Fuquay, where she joyfully served, worshipped, and was known as a dedicated intercessor. Her faith guided every part of her life. In her leisure moments, she enjoyed reading her Bible, crocheting, and cooking for those she loved. Her greatest joy came from caring for, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her constant prayer was that her children and grandchildren will remain steadfast in their faith and all be reunited together, one day in heaven.

Emilia's legacy will remain in our hearts. She will be deeply missed by all whose life she touched. The family would like to thank everyone for their love, prayers, and support during this time. Flowers may be sent to Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner or The Pentecostals of Fuquay.

A period of visitation will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at The Pentecostals of Fuquay (2317 NC 42, Willow Spring, North Carolina 27592) with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Emilia will be laid to rest at Maplewood Cemetery (145 Vogue Street, Clayton, North Carolina 27520) following the service.