She was born August 9, 1927 in Grayson County, the daughter of Jessie Monroe and Ethel (Likens) Carter. She was retired from Phillip Morris, and was a member of the Wilson Home Church.
She is survived by her husband, V.J. Embry of Caneyville; one son, Stevie Embry of Leitchfield; one sister, Wilma Renfrow (Ralph) of Morgantown, Ky.; three grandchildren, Corey Embry of Morgantown, Ky., T.J. Embry and Micah Embry of Bowling Green, Ky.; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Alvin Carter.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Wilson Home Church, in Caneyville, with Bro. Dewey Baker officiating.
Burial was in the Wilson Home Cemetery.






