Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Emmie Lou Morgan Beal, 93 of Columbia, who passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Interment will be at Mt. Sinai Church of God Cemetery in Foxworth. Rev. Cory Odom will officiate the services. Bro. Kent Lucas will provide special music. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Emmie was a long-time resident of Marion County and a woman of deep faith. She was known as a mighty prayer warrior, and her faithfulness extended into her family life. There she was an example as a loving mother to her children, and a dedicated wife to her husband. Emmie was an excellent cook that loved hosting family around her table. Her home was a place of joy and laughter, and all that entered felt her special love and attention. She even ensured that her grandchildren had whatever favorite food they desired.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, J.F. Morgan & Lena Carney Morgan; her Husband, Vernon Lee Beal; one Daughter, Judy Diane Beal; one Son, Ricky Beal; four Brothers, Sid Morgan, Roy Morgan, Hezzie Morgan, Ray Morgan; and two Sisters, Lexie Smith, Helen Butler.

She is survived by her two Sons, Donnie Beal (Janis), of Foxworth, Timmy Beal (Myra), of Columbia; one Sister, Lula Bea Lowe, of Columbia; one Brother-in-law, Tommy Beal (Bobbie), of Columbia; one Sister-in-law, Geraldine Mulford (W.D.), of Memphis, Tennessee; ten Grandchildren, Daniel Beal, Lee Beal, Keisha Beal, Candace Crawford, Chast Scarborough, Brandon Beal, Julie Beal Goff, Lindsey Beal Lucas, Blake Beal, Lacey Beal Smith; a host of Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Lee Beal, Blake Beal, Kent Lucas, Ross Smith, Christian Forbes, Chris Crawford, and Chast Scarborough. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Beal and Brandon Beal.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.