Mary Anna Embry

Mary Anna Embry, 74, of Atkins, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at her home. She was born December 29, 1939, in Morrilton, daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary Rebecca Whillock Berkemeyer. She was a member of the Atkins Church of the Assumption. She had a loving, gentle soul and was “mermer” to many children. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kyle Embry; and a sister, Jackie Virden. She is survived by her husband, David Embry; son, Brian Embry; daughter and son-in-law, Dennie and husband Gary Childress; 4 sisters, Jo and husband Wayne Johnston, Kathleen and husband Lonnie Napier, Pat and husband Paul Duvall, and Suzy and husband Gary McGee; grandchildren, Courtney and husband Josh Bjorgum, and Morgan and husband Austin McKnight; 3 great-grandchildren, Brady Kate Bjorgum, Breckin Kyle Bjorgum, and Brett Aimee McKnight; great-niece Ashlyn Sills, all of Atkins; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Monday, June 23, at Lemley Chapel with Father Ernest Hardesty officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday. Pallbearers are Doug Virden, Chris Virden, Eric Napier, Greg Duvall, Gaylord Embry, Lynn Embry, Jeff Embry and Morris Embry. Memorials in her honor may be made to the Arkansas River Valley Circle of Friends c/o Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1407 S.W. 6th St., Atkins, AR 72823, or to the McKee Center, P.O. Box 337, Atkins, AR 72823. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.