Emily Shiang Ping Wong (黃王湘萍) was born in Shanghai in November 1927, the youngest of 11 siblings. She had a happy childhood, much loved by her family. After the war, she attended Hujiang University (滬江大學) majoring in English. Soon after moving to Hong Kong in 1949, she met John Wong. He proposed after their third date and the couple married in December 1950. John worked at Hong Kong Kodak and ran an accounting business. Soon came four children- Amy, Grace, David and Samuel. Emily took care of household activities, kids schooling, piano lessons, a dog, 2 cats, while overseeing the accounting office. Remarkably, she also learned to drive, took opera lessons, and sewed dresses for Amy and Grace.

Mom and Dad made a bold move to Toronto in 1971. We settled in Scarborough learning to garden in the summer and survived big snow storms. Mom became a real estate agent, and self-taught to finish the basement. In 1976, Dad suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage. By God’s grace, he survived. Mom became his care-giver and managed the household finances. Amy graduated in music, Grace MBA, while David became an anesthesiologist and Sam pursued a dual career in music and medicine. In 1991, Dad went to the presence of the Lord. Mom continued a very active life- singing in church choir, attending church fellowship, helping raise grand-children, and traveling the world. At Yee Hong Garden Terrace (頤翠園), she often led singing and was loved by her community. Her happiest moments were the family Caribbean boat cruises- land excursions, family dinners, shows, and playing mahjong.

In her later years, despite physical pain and difficulties with mobility, her faith remained strong and she continued to share about Jesus. A few days before her passing, she said she’s ready to see the Lord where there will be no more pain and tears. On April 10, 2023, Easter Monday, she passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family. It's a sad time but also a time to rejoice. She will be fondly remembered for her generosity, kindness, encouragement, love, beautiful voice, and faith in God.

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黃王湘萍女士生平簡史

我們摯愛的母親—黃王湘萍女士在1927年11月出生於上海一個基督教家庭。在十一個兄弟姊妹中她排行最小，在家人的愛護下渡過了快樂的童年。二戰結束後，母親入讀滬江大學主修英文；1949年移居香港，不久便認識了父親黃電安先生，他倆在第三次約會時，父親求婚成功，並在1950年12月共諧連理，先後誕下四名子女—天賜、天恩、大衛和大德。

父親任職香港柯達公司，由母親挑起家中事務，除照顧家庭和子女學業外，也十分著重培養他們對音樂的興趣。母親將一家照顧得無微不至，同時協助丈夫打理會計公司，並學會駕駛、唱歌劇和為兩個女兒縫製衣裙。

1971 年父母帶領我們一家從香港移民多倫多，渡過了在加拿大的第一個明媚的夏天和嚴寒的冬天。後來母親成為一名房地產經紀，並憑自學，完成裝修自家的地下室。 1976 年，爸爸嚴重腦出血，自此，母親照顧父親及管理家庭財務。他們成功培養四名兒女成才，天賜主修音樂，天恩是MBA，大衛是麻醉醫生，大德是眼科醫生兼音樂指揮。

1991年爸爸安息主懷，媽媽懷著將來在天家重聚的盼望，繼續積極地生活。在教會詩班獻詩、參加教會團契、陪伴孫兒成長，以及外出旅遊，留下不少美好的回憶。2005 年媽媽入住頤翠園長者公寓，經常參加社區活動，主動領唱，深受眾人愛戴。她最快樂的時刻，就是與家人暢遊加勒比海，在遊輪上與家庭聚餐、欣賞歌劇和打麻將。

在母親的晚年，雖然身體疼痛行動不便，但她的信仰依然堅定，並不斷跟身邊的人分享耶穌。在母親去世前幾天，她表示已經準備好去見天父，在那裡將不再有痛苦和眼淚。 2023 年4月10日母親在家人的陪伴下安詳離世，安息主懷。縱然這是悲傷的時刻，但也是歡樂的時刻，因為與主同在，好得無比！母親的關愛、慷慨、仁慈、美妙的歌聲，以及對上帝的信賴，必被親友永遠懷念。親愛的母親，我們懷著不捨的心情送別妳，天家再見！