Emma Lou Barnett

Emma Lou Barnett, of Billings, passed away with her loving family by her side, on June 21, 2021, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1939, in rural Stone County to Everet and Freda (Barke) Hair. She was the youngest of two children in the home.
Barnett graduated from Hurley High School in 1957. She married Ervin Barnett in November 1957. She worked for Zenith, Royal McBee and Juvenile Shoe. Ervin and Emma Lou owned and operated the Dairy Crest Drive-In Restaurant in Marionville for 33 years. Barnett was a Red Hat Lady. She was a lifetime member of Pearson Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Everet Hair, Jr, niece Barbara Wilson and three half-brothers, Richard, Howard and Don Hair.
Barnett is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ervin, as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
A visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in the chapel at Meadors Funeral Home in Billings. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Pearson Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with burial to follow in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pearson Cumberland Presbyterian Church.