Mildred Bosaw Emmerson

Mildred Bosaw Emmerson, 96, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 12:20 a.m. at Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. She was born on May 19, 1914 in Carmi, the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Roark) West. Her parents and two sisters, Ruth Wiseman and Kathryn Poshard; and one brother, Clarence West preceded her in death. Mildred was a homemaker, a cook for the New Haven Grade School, and a cook for many restaurants in town. For many years she wrote a newspaper column about the latest happenings in New Haven. She was a lifetime member of the New Haven Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained Elder. Mildred was also a lifelong member American Legion Auxiliary of New Haven Post #1141. She was an avid quilter and leaves behind many treasured quilts for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bosaw in January 19, 1968 whom she married on November 29, 1938 and a son, Joe Wayne in 1940; daughter-in-law Ellen (Mike) Bosaw in August 14,2001; also husband Eldred Emmerson in February 15, 1988, whom she married on April 5, 1975; step-son, Jerry(Sondra) Emmerson in 1982. Surviving are two sons, Kenny and Barb Bosaw of Shawneetown, Mike Bosaw also of Shawneetown; one daughter, Susan and Doyle Wilson of Mt. Zion; two step-daughters, Beth Emmerson of Evansville, Ind. and Catherine Emmerson of Norris City. Her eight grandchildren are; Shelly and Chuck Vinyard of Shawneetown, Scott and Michelle Bosaw of Ridgway, Kristy Goebel of Ridgway, Jason and Shawna Bosaw of Shawneetown, Mendy and Eric Scherrer of Omaha, Hailey and Stephen Fals of Junction, Todd and Laurel Wilson of Austin, Tex., Molly and Steve Tenuto of Mt. Zion; two step-grandchildren, Gidget and Andy Wagner of Carmi, Rodney and Brandi Emmerson of New Haven; thirteen great grandchildren, Matt and Kim Vinyard of Golconda, Ashley Vinyard of Shawneetown, Dawson Scherrer and Jaden Scherrer both of Omaha, Kyler, Chloe, and Grant Bosaw all of Ridgway, Audie Goebel of Ridgway, Katy Fals of Junction, Bree Bosaw and Taylor Bosaw of Shawneetown, Skyler Tenuto and Madalynn Tenuto of Mt. Zion; one great great grandchild, Lily Vinyard of Golconda; three step great great grandchildren, Matthew Emmerson of New Haven, Kaylee Wagner and Zach Wagner both of Carmi. Visitation for Mildred will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway. Funeral services will be held at the New Haven Presbyterian Church on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wade Halva officiating. Burial will be at the Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven. Memorials may be made to New Haven Presbyterian Church. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.