Ms. Emory was born on January 28, 1930 in Vinings, GA, daughter of the late John William Emory and Versie Cochran Emory.
Mrs. Emory is survived by her daughter, Susan (Eddie) Ellis; granddaughters, Cryssi (Josh) Wynn, and Jennifer Weekly; great-grandchildren, Alivia and Alexa Wynn, Luke and Reese Gibson; 10 nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews also survive.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Emory's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or 1-800-805-5856.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.