Emma Louise Mace, age 86 of Haydenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio.
Born July 6, 1935 in Nelsonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Raymond and Dorothy (Six) Rupe.
Emma retired from Goodyear in Logan, Ohio. Her hobbies included cake decorating and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by two sons, Leroy E. Mace Jr. and wife Carol of Carbon Hill, Ohio and Richard Dean and wife Susette Mace of Logan; daughter, Vickie and Steve Shoults of Warsaw, Ohio; son-in-law, Russell Hoyd of McArthur, Ohio; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Edward Mace Sr.; daughter, Tamara Elaine Hoyd; infant son, Roger Dean Mace; grandson Douglas E. Mace; brothers, Arthur “Art”, Andrew “Pete” and Robert “Bob” Rupe; and twin sister, Emily Lucille Harkless.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Roberts Funeral Home – Logan, Ohio with Rev. Chuck E. Fidler officiating.
Burial will follow in Elk Cemetery, McArthur, Ohio.
Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
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