Mrs. Emma Ruth Mothershed

Mrs. Emma Ruth Mothershed, age 83, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Atmore, she spent most of her life in the Huxford and Atmore areas. Emma was a dedicated member of Enon Baptist Church, where she found community and support throughout her life. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Mothershed was a kind and caring person who loved to spend her Sundays at church. She found joy in sewing and cooking, often making delicious meals for her family and friends. In her free time, she loved watching westerns and cheering on her favorite Auburn football team. Bull riding was another passion of hers, always exciting to watch. Mrs. Mothershed also had a green thumb, enjoying the beauty of gardening and planting colorful flowers in her yard. She was selfless, always putting others first and taking care of those around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Lemuel (Ethel Dee Hodges) Chunn; husband, Carl H Mothershed; son Waylin Daryl Mothershed; two brothers, James Chunn and Don Chunn; sister, Luvern Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina (James) House of Huxford, Alabama; sister, Wilma Johnson of Bainbridge, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Matt Mothershed, Justin Mothershed, Katie Stabler, Breann Barnett, Kaja Rosen, Trevor Lowry, CJ House and Megan Turberville; seven great-grandchildren, Noah, Braylee, Brynn, Evan, Troy, Kylie, and Noraleigh.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Reverend Don Davis officiating
Burial will follow at Mothershed Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Matt Mothershed, Noah Mothershed, James House, Justin Rosen, CJ House, and Trevor Lowry
Honorary Pallbearer will be Evan Turberville
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements