Emma Jean Hyatt, 87 of Richmond, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Emma was born on September 19, 1932 in Richmond, the daughter of Avillia B. "A.V." and Mary May (Martin) Holloway.  She was united in marriage to Rodney E.F. Hyatt, Sr. of Collins, MO on January 11, 1951; he preceded her in death on November 4, 2013.

Survivors include one son, Rodney E.F. Hyatt, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Richmond; four grandchildren: Robert Eugene Hyatt, Rodney Hyatt, III and his wife Kathie, Virginia O'Dell and her husband John and Samantha Danielson and her husband Dylan; 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren, son-in-law David Cheatham and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Donna Jean Hyatt, brother, Paul Donald Holloway and sister, Martha Dean Snelling.

Emma was reared and educated in the area of her birth and graduated from Richmond High School in the class of 1951.  She was a housewife and homemaker.  She had also worked outside of the home after raising her family.  Emma loved the country life, watching birds and taking walks around the farm.  She enjoyed gospel music and country music if it was the older country music.  She loved to go bowling and watching baseball and football.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO, 64085.

Visitation with graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.  Graveside services will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. in Richmond Memory Garden.

Ceremonies entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Emma with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .