Lady Carolyn Embry

Lady Carolyn Embry, 77, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 n Batesville, MS after a long struggle due to a rare lung disease, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease. Born on December 20,1938 to William Amos Cummings and Jewel Boatman Cummings, she grew up near Eupora with her sisters Jeanette Philly, of Greenwood and Deloris Oglesby of Mobile AL. Lady was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Beth Embry McIntyre. Survived by her daughter Ellen Embry, son Joey Strickland, daughter-n-law, Kim Strickland; grandchildren, Amos Strickland, Josh Strickland, Hannah McIntyre of New Orleans; and four great-grandchildren, Madeline, Jonathan, Ryleigh and Baker.  She was a faithful and loyal friend to a wonderful and supportive group of friends and adopted family members. Lady’s home and heart was always open to old and new friends. As a Sears Merchant she ran a successful business for 20+ years; she was known to many as the Sears Lady. Clearly on Santa’s good list, Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to visit Lady and her customers early in December every year. Memorial services will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Visitation starting at 1:30 and memorial service at 3:00. Lady would have appreciated memorial donations be made to the MAC Research 11937 US Hwy 271, Tyler, TX 75708,  Panola County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1756, Batesville, MS 38606 or the First United Methodist Church, 119 Panola Ave. Batesville, MS 38606