Emma Fern MacDonald, 94, of Richmond, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Emma was born on November 6, 1926 in Ray County, the daughter of Joseph M. and Iva Earl (Wrisinger) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Robert Eugene MacDonald of Polo, on February 12, 1944; he preceded her in death on December 26, 1991.

Survivors include: grandson, Bobby Joe MacDonald of Ash Grove, sister, Betsy Ann Hodson of Richmond, many nieces, nephews and Anita Hodson, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph Terry "Joe" MacDonald and James "Brett" MacDonald; one daughter, Sherry Hocklander; four brothers, George, Jr., Joseph Clyde, Russell D. and Earl Dean Thompson; four sisters, Grace Wrisinger, Frieda VanMeter, Sally Minnick and Doris Calvert.

Emma was reared in and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School. She was a life long area resident. Emma worked as a social worker at the Ray County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond. They can either be drop by or mailed to in care of the family to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P. O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.  Interment will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Thurman Funeral home in Richmond is in-charge of the arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Emma with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com