Emma Emmendorfer

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Emma E. Emmendorfer, 86, of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Perry Oaks Manor.

She was born March 20, 1917, in Perry County, daughter of Alphonse and Mary Evelyn Mattingly Weisler. She and Valle Andrew Emmendorfer were married in 1948 in Perryville. He died April 17, 1966.

Emmendorfer retired as a stitcher from International Shoe Co. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Ladies of Charity.

Survivors include a son, David Emmendorfer of Jefferson City, Mo.; a daughter, Ottolene Hayden of Longtown, Mo.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, and from 6:30 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Friday, and the rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent's Church, with the Rev. William Thess officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.