Born: February 18, 1940 - Deceased: July 26, 2023
Emily “Mimi” Irene Hembree, nee Argus, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, February 18, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, William Walter Hembree
- Parents, Leonard Vernon and Cora, nee Aubuschon, Argus
- Sons:
- William Phillip “Billy” Hembree
- Michael James “Micky” Hembree
- Brothers:
- Charles “Chuck” Argus
- Jack Argus
- George Argus
Surviving are her:
- Son, Ricky “Rick” (Harold) Hembree of Millstadt, IL
- Daughter, Theresa (Scott) Zipfel of Waterloo, IL
- Brother, Emmitt (Pat) Argus of Evansville, IL
- Sister, Betty Harper of New Athens, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Jacklyn McCormack
- Jodie (DJ) Rarden
- Jamie Adams
- Erica (Tommy) Wise
- Brendon Zipfel
- Great grandchildren:
- Mykayla Baum
- Sophia McCormack
- Madison Grabowski
- Kaysen Rarden
- Ava Rarden
- Kevin Wise
- Payton Zipfel
- James Zipfel
- Fur baby, Blake
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Dr. Rev. Joe Scheets officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
4 Comments
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Ted and Donna Bickl
Rick, Harold, Theresa and family, Sorry for your loss, Emily was a sweet lady and a great friend, always remember the great times we had living next to you guy’s in Lenzburg, she will be missed
Im so very sorry for your loss of your mom. I think of you all quite often Rick and Theresa. May God hold you close during this sad time.
Hi Theresa and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom
She was a very nice lady. I know that it has been a very long time since I’ve seen your family, but I very never forgotten all of you. I’ll be praying for all of you. Please take care.