Emma Ann

Asher

Emma Ann Asher of St. Clair, Missouri, formerly of Bunker, Missouri, daughter of the late Emma Mae Ogles Asher and Charley Newton Asher was born at Bixby, Missouri, on April 25, 1927. She departed this life at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, on August 4, 2010, having attained the age of 83 years, three months and 10 days.

Emma was a member of the Assembly of God in Bunker, where she was very active with church activities. Her hobbies included quilting, reading the Bible, cooking, making big gardens and canning.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Elmer, William and Frank Asher.

Emma is survived by three nephews of whom she helped raise, Louie Asher and wife Paula of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Vernon Asher and wife Debbie of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Allen Asher and wife Norma of St. Clair, Missouri. Emma was a beloved sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt and great-great-great aunt and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Minister: Paul Davis

Burial: Asher Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri