Mrs. Emma Lucille Casey, 89, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Calhoun Health Care following several years of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on April 11, 1923, daughter of the late Merril and Susie Taylor Moss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Casey; a brother, Ford Moss; and sisters, Monte Ponders, Syble Johnson, Avenelle Abraham, Winnie Fred Ponders, and Loreane Thomas.

Mrs. Casey was retired from the textile industry, and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and cooking Sunday lunches.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Casey and his wife Jean of Calhoun, Ronald Casey of Chattanooga, TN, and Mike Casey of Calhoun; two sisters, Wilma Clark of Oxford, GA, and Sarah Davis of Rome; grandchildren, Randy Casey and his wife Dana, Brent Casey and his wife Patricia, Regina Davis, Rickey Casey, and David Casey; great-grandchildren, Mecaela Janow, Matt Casey, Taylor Casey, Nick Casey, Alicia Casey, Ashlen Casey, Kristen Silvers, Ronnie Casey, Corey Davis, Brandon Davis, Ricky Casey, Rikita Casey, Kalin Casey, and Cameron Casey; and great-great grandchildren, Mady Janow, Raylynn Casey, Gage Smith, Amelia Casey, Alesia Casey, Gage Davis, and Stretan Davis.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lucille Casey were held Wednesday, February 6 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Winford Casey and Dr. Larry Hibberts officiating. Interment followed in the Campbell Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Randy Casey, Brent Casey, Matt Casey, David Casey, Larry Davis, and Corey Davis.

The Casey family received friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.

Online condolences may be expressed and the guest book signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of funeral arrangements.