Madison Laurel Emerson, of Portsmouth, VA, the beloved daughter of Eric Rodney and Amanda Lynn (Hess) Emerson came into this world and quietly left this world on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Madison is survived by her father Eric Emerson; her brother, Dylan; and her grandparents, Kay Emerson and Mark and Bobbi Hess. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment with her mother has taken place at Arlington National Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family is being served by: Bliss-Witters Cedar Chapel 13603 Northland Drive, N.E. Cedar Springs.