Billie Jo Embry, age 91, of Muleshoe, Texas died Monday, June 20, 2022 at her home. She was born September 19, 1930 in Lazbuddie, Texas, to Lewis Ervin Welch and Beulah Mae (Griffin) Welch Lawhon. She married Chester Embry on January 11, 1948 in Muleshoe, Texas. They had 74 blessed years of marriage.
Billie Jo was Chester’s helper on the farm, driving the tractor, driving the grain trucks or whatever was needed she helped. She loved to grow flowers; her yard was full of all kinds. She always had a vegetable garden so she could can food for the winter. She loved her family and enjoyed being with them.
Billie Jo is preceded in death by her husband Chester, her parents, Lewis and Mae, her step-father Ray, two sisters; Joy Parson and Janice Cole, and one brother; James Welch.
She is survived by her children; Carolyn and Allen Smyer of Muleshoe, Texas, and Lee and Christie Embry of Sudan, Texas. She had many well-loved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest Memorials be sent to Muleshoe Meals on Wheels, 300 South 1st Street, Suite 110 Muleshoe, Texas 79347.