Mary L. Emerton

Mrs. Mary L. Emerton, age 75, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Rick Fraizer officiating and interment to follow in the Walker Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday October 1, 2026, from 8:00 until time for the service.

She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1950, to the late Florence (Lusk) and Raymond Andrew Terry.

Mary was a sales clerk at Terry’s Drug Store, both Eads and Hamilton Department Store, before going to work at Crotty.

Caregiver was an understatement when describing what she enjoyed doing. She was one of the most selfless, compassionate, and genuine ladies that never met a stranger. She always had a warm smile and inviting way about her that always made you feel loved and welcome.

She is survived by her spouse, Fred Emerton; nephew; Chase Emerton (Suzanne); great-niece, Ada Emerton; aunt, Faye Lusk; cousin, Cheryl Lusk; sister-in-law, Lucy Copeland (Homer); best friend and neighbor, Tara Boles; as well as a host of friends, and neighbors that will mourn her passing.