Emma Lloyd, 86

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Emma Lloyd, 86, of the Cundiff community, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Westlake Regional Hospital.

She was born on Aug. 21, 1926 in Adair County, and was the daughter of the late Hiram and Lula Pittman Wright.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Osby Lloyd; her son, Larry Lloyd; and by a grandson, Dwayne Lloyd.

Ms. Lloyd was Postmistress of the Cundiff Post Office for over 37 years and was a member of Melson Ridge Separate Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly (Phillip) Burton and Glenda Snow, all of Columbia; and by five grandchildren, Wesley Melson, Brandon Bloyd, Bridgette, Derek and Amanda Lloyd.

Five great grandchildren, one step great grandchild and two step great-great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson and Bro. Richard Lehman officiating with burial in Shearer Cemetery at Cundiff.

Casket bearers were Bradley Bradshaw, Joe Hare, Darren Bradshaw, Jeff Pike, Billy Helm, Sammy Baker and Mitchie Melson.

Honorary casket bearers were Avalee Huddleston and Buford Hadley.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Visit www.grissommartin.com.

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