Erma Jean (Stark) Atkinson of Blairstown, Missouri was born November 5, 1929 in Adrian, Missouri the daughter of Willie and Beulah (Boyd) Stark. She departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Holden Manor Care Center, Holden, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 3days.
On June 18, 1952, Erma Jean was united in marriage to Samuel Dean Atkinson in Adrian, Missouri.
Erma Jean lead a simple life. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Erma Jean greatest love and joy was her family, whether it was cooking for them or taking care of Sam. She enjoyed horses and living on the farm.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel D. Atkinson on May 26, 2007 and her brother, Denver Stark.
Erma is survived by two sons, Mark S. Atkinson of the home, James D. Atkinson and wife Carol, Dogue, Virginia; two grandsons, Jacob and Eric Atkinson; a great-grandson, Brandon Atkinson; a brother, Hank Stark and a sister, Mary Oates both of Adrian, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee, Missouri.
Family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at the funeral home.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Carpenter Cemetery Association.