Emma Ray McKay
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Emma Ray Riggs McKay (June 23, 1877 – November 14, 1970)[1] was a humanitarian, music patron, and the wife of David O. McKay, who served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 to 1970, with whom she traveled the world engaged in charitable and religious work.
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Born | Emma Ray Riggs (1877-06-23)June 23, 1877 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
Died | November 14, 1970(1970-11-14) (aged 93) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | David O. McKay |
Children | 7 |
Parents | Obadiah Higbee Riggs Emma Louisa Robbins |
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