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Helen Emery Obituary
Murfreesboro - Helen Laverne Sheets Emery, age 86 passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 at her home in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Vernal LeRoy Sheets and Frances Ethyl Engel Sheets. Helen grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Helen is survived by her husband of nearly 67 years, Glen Emery; daughters Katherine Daniel and Lauren Rudd (Mark Russell) of Murfreesboro; grandchildren Chris (Natalie) Rudd of Nashville, Abby (Brian) Sights of Jupiter, FL and Michael Daniel of Murfreesboro; and great-grandchildren Anna Rudd, Walker Rudd, Jack Sights and his future sister.
Helen and Glen met in college and traveled the world thanks to the US Army. She loved to learn and earned four graduate degrees from MTSU. She also enjoyed learning artistic skills and taught painting for many years. She was an avid quilter and has made hundreds of quilts, wanting to learn and try out each new technique. Her favorite type of quilt to make was "scrappy quilts" and she thoroughly enjoyed creating masterpieces from other people's cast-offs.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, August 15, 2020 from noon to 2 pm with the Funeral Service following at 2 pm at Woodfin Chapel, Murfreesboro, TN. Masks will be required at both the visitation and the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Memorial Fund, 210 N. Spring St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
An online guestbook is available for the family at www.woodfinchapel.com
(615) 893-5151
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Karen Caton
August 22, 2020
My sympathy to Glen, Kathy and all the Emery family.
I have fond memories of attending many years of ASC with the 3 of you. Lots of laughs and fun times!
God’s blessings to all the family.
From Karen Monefeldt Caton (Louise’s twin sister)
Ann Kelly
August 21, 2020
Condolences to each family member. She was so much fun to take art classes
Tim and Lori Brown
August 19, 2020
Our love and prayers for all of you!
Carole Carroll
August 17, 2020
I love you, Helen.
Funny, whip smart, talented, and a good friend. We bonded in the Girl Scout troop she talked me into helping her with. It was there I got to know Kathy and Lauren. Good times.
Helen and I taught Sociology together at MTSU until the Army shipped the Emerys off to the Keys where Helen found a place that suited her very well. Sandals and sun. What's not to love!
I studied Scandinavian folk painting with her when they returned to the 'Boro.
She will be remembered fondly as one of a kind.
See you on the other side, dear friend.
Carole Carroll
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Steve Lewis
August 17, 2020
Glen and family, I was saddened to hear about Helen's passing. Even though I only knew you and Helen through MT basketball, it was always pleasant to see you both at games. God bless you.
James Bruce Harvey
August 15, 2020
Sorry we didn't get by the funeral home, but we love your family and wish you God's peace and rest. Sorry to not see the our crowd at a ballgame,but will look for Mr Emery, Lauren, and Mark the next time we go. God bless you and all of your family
Lou Ferraro
August 15, 2020
Glen, We were very saddened to hear of your loss of Helen. You and your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Nancie Dockery
August 15, 2020
Helen was a Charter Member of Friendship Quilters Guild, which formed on May 13, 1995. She always made the most beautiful scrappy quilts and encouraged other guild members to design and create quilts for others in our community. She will be greatly missed.
Laurence and Marianna Harvin
August 15, 2020
Glen, Larry and I were saddened to learn of Helen's passing. Our thoughts go out to you and your family.
Earl Pond
August 15, 2020
Lord give the family strength in the days ahead as they deal with their loss Amen!
Pete and Carol Bennett
August 14, 2020
What a wonderful and talented lady. Glen we are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Helen . You and your family will be in our prayers.
Pat Barrett
August 14, 2020
She was a great friend and all around person. Such a wonderful quilter. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Teresa King
August 14, 2020
My prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time.
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