Emily Hernandez-Garcia , 17, of Center, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born June 5, 2001, in Nacogdoches, Emily was the first child of Luis Humberto Hernandez and Cristina Garcia.  She was currently a senior at Center High School, where she was an excellent student and even more amazing friend.  Emily loved playing soccer and her favorite color was yellow.  Her lovely smile will be dearly missed by her family and friends forever.

She is survived by
Parents: Luis Humberto Hernandez and Cristina Garcia of Center

Sisters:
Julissa Hernandez-Garcia of Center
Joseline Hernandez-Garcia of Center
Janet Hernandez-Garcia of Center
Estefany Hernandez-Garcia of Center

Brothers:
Luis H. Hernandez-Garcia of Center
Luis Fernando Jr. of Center

Grandmother: Janny Martinez of Center

Uncles and Aunts:
Isidro Hernandez and wife, Yuliana, of Center
Yuridia Hernandez of Center
Janny Florez of Center
Patty Garcia of Nacogdoches
Armando Gonzalez of Center
Jesus Martinez of Center
Benon Martinez of Center

Cousin: Angela Cruze of Center

Godfather: Juan Vazquez of Mansfield, Louisiana

Preceded in death by
Godfather: Martin Muñoz

Pallbearers will be Luis Hernandez, Isidro Hernandez, Armando Gonzalez, Jesus Martinez, Juan Vazquez, Luis Fernando Jr. and Ulises Santos.