Obituary of Emma D. Owle

Emma Darlene Owle, 63, of Cherokee passed away after an extended illness April 21, 2024, at Harris Regional Hospital. She was born July 06, 1960, in Gaston County North Carolina, to the late Burl Barker and Reba Smith. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her blossoms and blooms, and her spaghetti was famous among the family. She worked as a CNA for over 33 years caring for those in the community, and was very proud of the work she did. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a brother Jeff Barker, and a granddaughter Natasha Chambers. She is survived by her husband of 15 years David Owle; 4 children: Carrie Atkinson (Trey), Jeremy Stanberry (Heather), Archie Stanberry, and Reggie Stanberry; 7 grandchildren: Cameron Chambers (Alyssa), Colby Chambers, TJ Atkinson, Katrina Stanberry, Wyatt Stanberry, Keifer Stanberry, and Kaysleigh Reese. Funeral Services will be held Thursday April 25th at 6:00pm at the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home with the Rev. John Orr officiating. The Family will receive friends an hour prior to the services. The family does ask that if flowers are being ordered please order house plants.