Emma Lou Mashburn Palmer

Emma Lou Mashburn Palmer, age 81, of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home.

She was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the daughter of the late Jack and Ada Rose Mashburn. Emma was a homemaker and a member of the 2nd Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Palmer.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Cub) Palmer of Murphy, NC; granddaughter, Carrie Palmer; step grandson, Gabriel Palmer and two great grandchildren, Lorie and Emily and several brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy, NC.

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Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.