BREMEN – Winnie Carolyn Embry, 75, of Bremen, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home. Born October 19, 1945, in McLean County. She grew up in Poplar Grove, and lived in Bremen. She was a machine operator at Cal Maine, and she also owned Key Largo Tanning & Boutique in Bremen. She was a member of Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Carolyn was a kind and loving soul to those around her. She had a passion for people and cared about those around her. She had a smile and laugh that would light up a room. Being a Nana was one of the most important parts of Carolyn’s life, a role that gave her much pride and joy. She was an excellent mom, Nana, and friend; supportive, kind, hilarious, and witty and we will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Clay Embry; brother Jerry Ray; and sister Chrystell Cotton.
Survivors include her children, Kristy (Bobby) Stone, Jeff (Carla) Embry, and Desterie (Jesse) West; grandchildren Heather Nichols, Hannah Nichols, Clay Embry, Isaac Embry, Emerson West, and Everlee West; sister Pearline Timmons; and caregiver Kim Phillips.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento, with Bro. Louis Embry officiating, assisted by Bro. John Hardin. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bremen Elementary School Family Resource Center, 5000 Main Street, Bremen, KY 42325. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
