Miss Emily Kay Rudder of Halifax County passed away November 13, 2015. She was born in Halifax County, VA on February 24, 1984 and was 31 years old. She was the daughter of the late Ernest L. Rudder and Deborah Smith Rudder. She was an employee of Aquatic. Miss Emily Kay Rudder is survived by: Her Mother Deborah Smith Rudder of South Boston, VA One Brother Stephen G. Rudder and wife Teresa of South Boston, VA A number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends Special Friend Crystal Chandler of South Boston, VA ***Preceded in death by*** Her Father Ernest L. Rudder Funeral service will be held Monday, November 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Ash Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Paul D. Larrimore officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Scottsburg, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of her mother, 3110 East Hyco Road, South Boston, VA. For memorials please consider the charity of your choice.