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Leona Emberton Obituary

FRANKFORT - Leona Totty Emberton, 93, of Frankfort, formerly of Edmonton, KY, died Thu, Aug. 3, 2006 in Frankfort. She is survived by two children Jim Emberton and Wanda Dimm. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sun at the Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Edmonton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sat, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. CST at the funeral home.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug. 5, 2006.

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Tim Ritter

July 31, 2007

You were the epitomy of Southern grace and charm. Your faith in God was evident in everything you did in your life. I'm certain that your soul's reward will indeed be great.

Tim & Sheila Ritter

August 6, 2006

Mrs. Leona,



You were the image of grace and poise for all of those who were fortunate enough to have known you. You were truly one of the sweetest people that we've ever known. Heaven now rejoices!

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