Emma Lou

Thompson

Emma Lou Thompson daughter of the late Ellen Nash Williams and Harry Williams was born at Bunker, Missouri, on January 5, 1931. She departed this life at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, on April 12, 2017, at the age of 86.

On November 8, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas, Emma was united in marriage to Robert L. Thompson Sr., he preceded Emma in death on January 4, 2009. Emma was later married to Howard Nash on September 10, 2010. Emma is a member of the Bunker First Baptist Church, her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, reading, gardening and fishing. She also enjoyed spending summers in Colorado and she enjoyed the time she spent with her church family and family gatherings.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ellen Williams, her first husband, Robert L. Thompson Sr., and two infant sisters.

Emma is survived by her husband, Howard Nash of Bunker, Missouri, one daughter, Carole Boyer and husband John of St. Louis, Missouri, three sons, Robert L. Thompson Jr. and wife Janet of Viburnum, Missouri, Alex Grant and wife Cindy of Highland, Michigan, Dave Grant and wife Marcia of Arnold, Missouri, 11 grandchildren, Tracy Nichols, Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Elizabeth Boyer, Cody Naes, John Boyer, Ryan Boyer, Crystal Bouse, Christopher Grant, Nicholas Grant, Ron Balhorn and Shaun Balhorn, 12 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Juanita Williams of Miami, Florida, Betty Tucker and husband Arthur of Lebanon, Missouri, Sadie Khan of Union City, California. Emma will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, April 14th 5 to 8 PM McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral Services: Saturday, April 15th 11 AM at the First Baptist Church of Bunker

Minister: Pastor Tom Wisdom

Burial: Catholic Church Cemetery, Viburnum, Missouri

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Bunker Union Church