Born November 25, 1950 in Casey County, KY, she was the daughter of the late George and Oma Crew Wilson. Emma was a KY Colonel and she loved auctions. Emma worked in the florist industry for over 30 years in Casey County. She adored her grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Garry Grider of Liberty; two daughter, Candrea (and Rob) Wilson of Stanford and Loretta Lynn of Hustonville; five grandchildren; Ashley Hogue, Ethan Whited, Emily Lou Grider, and Justin and Cody Lynn; and a sister, Clara Justice of Stanford.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Grider, Jr., who passed away February 5, 2014; and a son, Timothy George Grider.
Funeral services are 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 15, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Contown Cemetery.
Visitation is Sunday from 5:00-9:00 P.M. at the funeral home
Funeral arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with guestbook available online at www.mckinneybrown.com