Emma Lou Story
1934 — 2026
From the Oct 27, 2026 e-EditionMrs. Emma Lou Story, 92, of Lexington, Tennessee, died Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Graveside services were Friday, October 23, 2026, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie, Tennessee. Brother Andrew Stokes officiated.
Emma was born February 5, 1934, in McKenzie, Tennessee, to the late Lonzo Hill and Ola Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Story; one son, Monte Story; one daughter, Bunnie Sue Rumley; one sister, Minnie Flippen; and one grandson, Jesse Story.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Johnny (Tabatha) Story, Stacie “Greene” Hepple, and Sean (Misty) Story; seven great- grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281
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