Olen Ray Emery Obituary
We announce the death of Olen Ray Emery of Sturkie, Arkansas, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Olen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Newton Emery and Ressie Emery (Peterson); his wife LaVelle Emery; his son Jerrol Emery; and his siblings, Noel, Loyd, Max, Obed Emery, Neva, Lillian and Mildred.
He is survived by: his children, John Emery (Glenda) of Sturkie, Arkansas and Sherron Emery of West Plains, Missouri; his grandchildren, Colt Emery (Kass) of Sturkie and Krista Hoskinds (Adam) of Melbourne, Arkansas; and his great grandchildren, Jensyn Emery, Jack Emery, Sawyer Hoskinds and Tucker Hoskinds. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Watkins Cemetery through the Bank of Salem in Salem, Arkansas.
