Emma Lee Spears, age 79, of Russellville, passed away, April 17, 2023, following a brief illness.
Emma was a Christian and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Spears; daughter, Emma Scarlette Spears Studdard; grandchildren, Emma Cadelyn Studdard Carter (David), Greyson Studdard, Trinity Studdard; niece, Cecilia Hutcheson Madden.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Willson “Billie” Carlisle and Leila “Leona” Murray Carlisle; sister, Billie Ann Carlisle.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12noon – 1pm. The funeral service will follow at 1pm in Pinkard Funeral Home Chapel, Russellville, Alabama. Interment will be in Tharptown Baptist Cemetery.
Dr. Scarlette Spears Studdard and Bro. Wade Wallace will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Pennington, Dr. Rizk Moutagaly, Randy Waldrep, Justin Coan, LTJG David Carter, USN, Dr. Bill Madden. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies IV Sunday School Class.
Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville assisted the family.
