Emma R. Daugherty

Emma Ruth Chatman “Sissie” Daugherty of Greenwood, Arkansas, daughter of Ira and Violet (Tate) Chatman, was born July 20, 1938 in Van Buren, Arkansas. She earned her Heavenly Angel wings October 21, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She retired as a registered nurse for St. Edwards Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James Wendel Chatman, “Bud” Edward Earl Chatman, Clyman Ray Chatman, Calvin Earl Hyatt and stepfather, Earl Abraham Hyatt. Emma “Sissie” is survived by husband and love of her life, Richard Daugherty of Greenwood, Arkansas. 2 sons: Farrell Don Kelton (“Bobbie” Tamera) of Oolagah, Oklahoma and John Kelton (Sherry) of Alma, Arkansas 8 daughters: “Bobbie” Tamera Parker Kelton, a daughter in everyway, Darla (Kelton) McNeal Llamas (Anthony) of the Seattle, Washington area, Melissa (Kelton) Ray (Michael “Mike”) of Lavaca, Arkansas, Tina (Kelton) Barnes (Dwayne) and Gina (Kelton) Shores (Jose Ramon) both of Greenwood, Arkansas, Meredith (Daugherty) Hartsock and Moria (Daugherty) Bryant (Lynn) both of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Megan (Daugherty) Stratton (Bruce) of Fort Mohave, Arizona Brothers: Kenneth Chatman (Diane) of Van Buren, Archie Hyatt (Iola) of Uniontown, Arkansas, Clyde Hyatt of Myrtle Beach, Oregon Sisters: Mary Lou Earnhart (Bill) of Van Buren, Arkansas, Emma Pearl Hyatt and LaVinnia Hyatt, both of Myrtle Beach, Oregon 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends along with her most beloved 4-legged children, “Winston and Murphy”. Emma / mom, could be best described as a woman that was passionate about living and her family. Her life was filled with joy and happiness that she gave and received from all that were blessed to have known her. Mom loved life and her family with a passion. We thank God for the man that shared mom’s life, giving her the best years of her life, sharing her hopes and dreams and her passions. Giving mom unconditional love. Richard cherished our mother, admired her strength, strong will and self-determination. He worked tirelessly to complete a never ending "honey do" list of projects mom made for him. Simply put, he truly loved her and loved us. Such a wonderful man and we are so grateful that he is a part of our lives and gave mom the best years of hers! She had a "bubbly" personality, always happy and uplifting. She was a "spark plug" that energized everyone around her. Her life was filled with joy and happiness that she gave and received from all that were blessed to have known her. She was strong willed, filled with determination and perseverance. Richard embraced these wonderful attributes and encouraged mom to follow her hopes, dreams and passions together with him. Richard loved our mother without constraint as she did him. We are eternally grateful to him for being the love of our mother’s life and the “dad” he is to all of us. She enjoyed redecorating projects as she always had a project in mind….much to Richards’ dismay and plans for his much delayed retirement. We all agree, she missed her true calling as an interior decorator. We are certain that as she entered Heaven, she had a "few redecorating ideas" already in mind. That was mom. She loved trees and the lake where she and Richard moved to their home on Shadow Lake. She said she was not going to plant “nearly as many trees….”but now, you can’t hardly see the beautiful lake for the forest of trees she had Richard to plant for her. To sum it up, Emma / mom was passionate in everything she wanted to accomplish and accomplish she did! Memorial services will be will be officiated at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church located at 1339 Oak Grove Rd, in Van Buren, Arkansas. Services will be officiated by Brother Bob Jefferies. Private interment will follow. Cremation under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Emma Daugherty, Arvest Bank # 48100881. To place an online tribute please visit http://www.edwardsfuneralhome.com/.