of Greenbrier, AR

November 16, 1935 - February 9, 2024

Emma Voyles Emerson, 88, of Greenbrier passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.

She was born on November 16, 1935 in Pleasant Plains to David Richard Voyles and Laura Ethel (Adams) Voyles.

She was retired from Midland School District where she served many years as part of the lunchroom staff. After her retirement, she spent her time as a homemaker and by serving her Lord at Independence Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member for over 40 years. She was kind, loving, nurturing, and strong willed. She loved to garden and doing word search puzzles and working in coloring books.

Survivors include one daughter, Loria Stracener and her wife, Renita of Greenbrier; one granddaughter, Rachel McPherson and her husband, Ryan of Greenbrier; one great-granddaughter, Dakota Sharping and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bryce Emerson; one great-granddaughter, Emersyn Sharping; two brothers, Ted and Henry Voyles; and five sisters, Gracie Allen, Ida Beck, Nora Swaims, Maggie Hughes, and Lela Randles.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00am Friday, February 16, 2024 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at McMullin Cemetery in Pleasant Plains.

Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Friday, February 16, 2024 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in her honor to Independence Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 296, Pleasant Plains, AR 72568.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com