Lee Ora Emmert, 93, of Rudy, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home. She was born August 15, 1925 in Dyer, to the late Emzy and Lora Arbuckle. She was retired from Dixie Cup after 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Chubby” Emmert.
She is survived by three daughters, Peggy Sue Wood of Van Buren, Mattie Carol Miller of Melbourne, and Leota Ponder of Chester; two sons, Buel Defton Gregory of Rogers, and Clifton Gregory of Haskell, OK; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation will occur following the visitation under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, July 1, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.