Mrs. Helen L. Emshwiller, age 94 of Fair Play, MO, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, in her home.  She was born November 4, 1925, in Ellensburg, WA, to Bert K. and Jessie May (Abbott) Hunter.  She was united in marriage to William “Buster” A. Emshwiller January 21, 1947, and to this union two children were born.  She helped Buster run the MFA Service Station in Fair Play until retirement in 1988.  She is a long-time member of the Bismont Missionary Baptist Church.

Helen was a good mom and grandma, and loved her family very much.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son Larry Emshwiller; two sisters: Frances Hunter, and Ruth Coleman; and three brothers: Franklin, Bill, and Dale Hunter.

Helen is survived by her daughter LuAnn Redburn of Fair Play, MO; two granddaughters: Alicia Zanatta and husband Chris, and Amber Christakos and Joshua Sicard all of Fair Play, MO;  five great grandchildren: Owen Snell and wife Jena of Branson, MO, Selena Christakos, Praley and Moxley Zanatta, and Aaliyah Sicard all of Fair Play, MO; and one great great granddaughter on the way; two brothers: Joe Hunter and wife Bettie of Bolivar, MO, and Max Hunter and wife Gayla of Stockton, MO; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Pitts Chapel with Bro. Mike Bruce officiating.  Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery Aldrich, MO.  Visitation will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.