Emma Rumell Hovater age 98 of Russellville passed away January 6th at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and a member of Tharptown Baptist Church of Russellville.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 09, 2023, at Spry Memorial Chapel of Russellville. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Spry Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Eddie Wix officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Hovater, parents Johnny and Ethel Boyles, brothers Hansel and Arvin Boyles, sisters Veda Jackson, Ona Pounders, Irene Bullington, and Marie James.
She is survived by her children, Linda Davis (Tommy) of Russellville, Judy Lane (Ronnie) of Florence, Tim Hovater (Brenda) of Russellville, and Bill Hovater of Russellville. Grandchildren are Chris Grissom (Beth), Leslie Welborn (Mike), Anna Craig (Tyler), Trenton Hovater (Billy), and Drennon Hovater (Ashley). She had six great grandchildren, Grant Grissom, Matthew Grissom, Laurel Grissom, Zayden Hovater, Emmary Welborn, Palmer Craig, and Lila Hovater.
Rumell was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook and seamstress. We will always cherish sitting around mother’s dinner table eating, talking, and reminiscing. She loved her home and loved working with her flowers. She also enjoyed many hours of gardening. She was fun, loving, a joy to be around, and a precious soul. She was a blessing to all who knew her.
Pall bearers will be Chris Grissom, Trenton Hovater, Drennon Hovater, Mike Welborn, Tyler Craig, Dean Fisher, and Charles Fisher.
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to her loving caregiver, Linda Atkins. They would also like to give a special thanks to North Alabama Hospice.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To have us sign the book for you, please free to call or to leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.
