Evelyn Emery

Evelyn D. Emery, 97, of Chattanooga, passed away June 20, 2017. She was a member of the former Hixson Church of God. Evelyn was a homemaker with a passion for her family and she enjoyed working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Emery, Sr.; several brothers and sisters; and a son-in-law, Jerry A. Branum. Evelyn is survived by her children, Judy E. Branum and James B. Emery, Jr.; three brothers, Gerome, Troy and James Downer; along with four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jimmie Talley officiating. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com. Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.