of Clinton, AR

January 27, 1937 - February 5, 2021

On Friday, February 5th, 2021, as the sun was setting, Lillian Fern Emerson, at the age of 84, entered the gates of Heaven and began walking down streets of gold. Though, in the end, her body was frail and tired, her memory sadly diminished, her spirit, her love for God, never waivered. She anxiously awaited her journey to join her beloved husband, Bryce Emerson, and finally worship at the feet of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her mission in life was simple, fulfill God's Great Commission. As she stated at her 80th birthday, ''I want God to use me all the days of the rest of my life.'' Let me assure anyone who's curious, her mission was fulfilled.

There were few rules in grandma's house, but the number one rule was to, at all times, put God first. Many have heard the story of how Bryce asked her to marry him. She prayed for God's will for several days before she decided to take him up on his offer; 67 years later, I believe one would decidedly agree it was God's will. She was devoted as a wife, never leaving his side as they embarked on a journey pastoring churches, touching hearts, and changing lives.

Her proudest moments involved those spent with her family, usually around the dinner table. Fern took a lot of pride being an amazing mother & cook. When anyone came to visit she would always have prepared a feast fit for a king.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bryce Emerson, and parents, Loyd & Carrie Harmon.


Fern is Survived by her children Marvin & Judy, Gary & Lisa and Diane & Ron, 7 grandchildren (Jeremy, Kayla, Haley, Isaac, Brian, Jennifer, Savannah), 7
great-grandchildren (Hannah, Abby, Canaan, Lily, Taylor, Landon, Brinlea), her Sisters; Lavern Emerson & Viva Phillips (Clarence), and many extended family and friends.

A private ceremony will be held at Roller-McNutt in Clinton, Arkansas, on Monday, February 8th at 2:00pm, with immediate family only; graveside service immediately after at Pee Dee Cemetery. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date, pending public health issues.

Mom, Grandma, Fern, we promise to forever cherish your words found in a letter to us following your passing. ''Any of you that haven't, give your heart to Jesus and meet us in Heaven. This includes all in-laws. All mothers and daddys of grandchildren and great grandchildren & anyone else & everyone. Meet us there. Love you Love you Love you!"


We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 66 percent of facility capacity at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com