Lena "Nita" Emily

Lena Juanita "Nita" Emily of Ironton, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her residence having reached the age of fifty five years, one month and twenty six days. She was born on January 30, 1961, in Mineral Point, Missouri, a daughter to Harvey Price and Ellen (Kean) Masson.

Nita is survived by her two sons Derrick Emily and Hollie Heaps of Potosi, Don Christopher Emily and wife Reanna of Potosi; mother Ellen and step father Linnie Masson of Potosi; father Harvey and step mother Glenda Price of Mineral Point; six grandsons and three granddaughters; five brothers Harvey W. "Bub" Price and wife Crystal of Potosi, Andy Price of Farmington, Gene Price of Mineral Point, Brian Price of Mineral Point, Billy Dean and wife Misty of Leadington; four sisters Tina Hampton and husband Mike of Washington, Missouri, Shelia Missey of Cadet, Melinda Glore and husband Mike of Mineral Point, Barb Cain of Mineral Point; special aunt Marilyn Stroups of Ironton; two special cousins Deniece Cera and Lena Marie Rollen; also surviving are host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Nita was preceded in death by her brother Marty Dale Price; maternal grandparents George and Myrtle Kean; paternal grandparents Marion "Dutch" and Ora Price.

Friends may call on the family Tuesday, March 29, from 5-8 pm and Wednesday, March 30, from 10 am until 1 pm at the DeClue Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 30 at 1 pm held at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bob Pyatt.

Interment and final prayers will be held at the New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.