My dear mother Lulla Bell Hemby passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 87 in my home in Florida surrounded by her family. She loved to travel and was an avid square dancer. She worked for Schreiber Foods for 33 years until retiring.
She was proceeded in death by her father, Paul A. Lee and mother, Mabel R. Lee. She was the last sole survivor of nine children, Mat Lee, Paul Lee, Bob Lee, Joe Lee, George Lee, Evelyn Zimmerman, Wuanita Zimmerman, and Patty Hunter.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Hemby and wife Leoria; her granddaughter, Karissa Harris and husband Christian; two great-grandchildren, Camden and Emersyn Harris; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri. The visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Ulmer Funeral Home. The burial will be at Park Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri, following the service.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
