CENTRAL CITY – Betty Joyce Embry, 87, of Central City, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at 3:41PM at her sister’s residence in Central City.  Mrs. Embry was born December 27, 1935, in Calhoun.  She was a cook for the Muhlenberg County School System and a member of Church of God of Prophecy Church.  She loved the Lord, her church, and her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She always put others before herself and loved others dearly.  She was best known for her compassion to others.

Mrs. Embry was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Embry; mother, Geneva Erwin; father, Robert Erwin; brother, Tommy Erwin; and sister, Patricia Drake.

She is survived by her sons, Tim (Kim) Embry of Louisville and Chuck (Karen) Embry of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Davi (Steve) Steward, Kyle (Hannah) Parrino, Victoria (Teddy) Tirado, Whitney Embry, and Alyssa Metcalf; great-grandchildren, Charlee Steward, Walker Steward, and Evie Embry; brothers and sisters, Robert Erwin, Shirley Morris, Carolyn Erwin, Larry Erwin, and Sharon Erwin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 15, 2023, at 12:00 noon at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Samuel Smith officiating, assisted by Sister Carolyn Erwin.  Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday after 10:00AM at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to American Cancer Society.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  The family would like to say a special thanks to hospice nurses Michelle Vincent and Ashley Smith-Burden and caregiver Lorrie Perry.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.