Emma Faye Brewer

Emma Faye Brewer obituary, Corbin, KY

Emma Faye Brewer

Emma Brewer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Emma Faye Brewer, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Corbin. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Bill and Anna Howard.
Emma was a devoted homemaker, finding her greatest joy in caring for her family. A woman of deep Christian faith, she was a cherished member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church, where her love for God and her community shone brightly.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Brewer; her parents, Bill and Anna Howard; and her grandson, Dalton Christopher Brewer.
Emma's memory will be forever cherished by her two sons, Billy Dalton Brewer (Vicki) and Bennie Brewer; her granddaughter, Angela Kilburn (Brandon); her granddaughter Megan Tirey (Dalton); and her grandson, Logan Williamson and a host of other family and friends.
A service to celebrate Emma's life will be held Saturday April 5th, 2025 at O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Baxter, KY.
Condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.Oneilfh.com O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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