Emogene Simpson Irby

Emogene Simpson Irby, 91, of Piggott died Aug. 15, 2004, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful and loyal member of the South Thornton Church of Christ. She was happiest spending time with her family and attending her church. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, playing golf and traveling. She worked with her husband through many successful business ventures.

Mrs. Irby was born on Dec. 5, 1912, in Boydsville, the daughter of late Charles and Hannah Blackburn Simpson. She married William E. Irby on Sept. 16, 1933.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Irby; and one son, Charles E. Irby.

Survivors include one son, William C. Irby; daughter-in-law, Beverly Irby; three granddaughters, Gail Robinson of Flatwoods, Ky., Lynae Cole of Piggott and Allison Jacobs of Fort Smith, Ark.; and five great-grandchildren, Lauren Cole, Ryan Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Mallory Cole and Russell Jacobs.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at the Irby Funeral Home in Piggott. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Phillip Robinson, John Cole, Ryan Robinson, Daniel Robinson, David Simpson and Tom Matheny.