Emma Ruth Arthur

May 9, 1933 – October 21, 2026

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Emma left this earthly plain and joined her Heavenly Father. Emma Ruth Arthur (Greathouse) was born on May 9,1933 in Grantsville, WV to parents Scott and Ova May Greathouse. She was the second youngest of 15 children. At the young age of 18, she married the love of her life Otha C. "Bob" Arthur. They got married on July 13, 1951, in Grantsville, WV. They were married for 37 glorious years, had 3 wonderful children, and built an amazing life together before Otha passed away.

Emma worked at a sewing factory for 32 years. Emma was known for her quick-witted responses and off-the-wall answers. She loved to cook for people. She was never above cracking a joke or telling you when you were wrong. Emma was a positive light in the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She liked to keep everyone on their toes with her comments and actions. Emma will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved her.

Emma was preceded in death by late husband, Otha, her middle child Ricky Arthur, her grandson Randell "Randy" Arthur, and all 14 of her siblings. Emma leaves behind her son Otha "Bobby" (Susan) Arthur, daughter Cheryl Metz, grandchildren Matthew (Alyssa) Arthur, Candace (Matt) Null, Travis "Shane" Arthur, Tony Vance, Jamie Jay, April Deangelus, Cindy Arthur, Jason Arthur, great-grandchildren Cody (Amy) Arthur, Samantha Arthur, Devon (Katie) Arthur, Charity Null, Ashley Sellers, Isabella Foutty, and great-great-grandchildren Braydon, Lilliana, CarLeighe, Cameron, and Noah.