Rebecca Emery Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Rebecca Jean Emery, 78, passed away at 11:32 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Evercare of Edwardsville.
She was born on October 16, 1946, in Alton, IL, to Alfred and Lena (Meredith) Houston.
Rebecca worked as a public accountant for Scheffel and Company. A devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan, she also found great joy in her cats, playing bingo, knitting, crocheting, and was a fanatic of Coca-Cola.
She is survived by two sons, Steven A. Emery (Stacey Carlise) of Bethalto, IL, and Jimmy Emery (Anna) of Arnold, MO; three grandchildren, Brianna Bilic, Lenox Emery, and Heloise Emery; and two brothers, Ronnie Houston (Shirley) and Kenny Houston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Baker, and a brother, Donald Houston.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home and Crematory in Godfrey.
Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rebecca, please visit our Tree Store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1313 W Delmar Ave, Godfrey, IL 62035
Make a Donation
in Rebecca Emery's name
How to support Rebecca's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rebecca Emery's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
