Betty Marie Emerson, 83, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Betty Marie Emerson was born on January 20, 1930 in Ennis, Texas to Riley and Mable Garrett. She grew up in Ennis where she met the love of her life Lonnie Emerson, the two married on November 20, 1948. Together they had two sons, Riley and Charles Emerson. The four made a life in Ennis, Texas. Betty is survived by son, Riley and Sharon Emerson, their daughter Jessica Emerson; son, Charles Emerson and Debbie Martin their two daughters Stacy Ortiz and Chrissy Strahl: seven great-grandchildren: sisters Lila, Genie, Helen and brothers: Allen and Floyd. Betty was the best grandmother, mother, wife and daughter we all loved her and everyone who met her loved and cared for her as the family did. She loved her family in ways no one else could. She will reside in Heaven with her husband Lonnie, great granddaughter Britney and her sisters and brothers. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Graveside services will be on Wedneaday, May 8, 2013 at 3 p.m. in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com
