Obituary of Leota Hemby

Funeral services for Leota Mae Pond Hemby, 82, Red Rock, a native of Troup, are scheduled for 10:30 am Wednesday, September 8, at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mrs. Hemby passed away in Red Rock on Sunday, September 5, 2010. She was born February 25, 1928, in Troup to the late John and Alice Pond. She married Earl R. 'Sam' Hemby in Troup, December 14, 1946. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was very involved with the Pasadena Fire Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. 'Sam' Hemby, June 12, 2010 and her brothers and sisters. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Alice Darlene Bennett and Bill Bennett of Harden and Kathy Barnes and Mike Barnes of Red Rock; grandchildren, Billy Bennett, Rachel Parham, and Shawn Barnes; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 7.