Emma Katelyn Lenderman, our much-loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend passed away March 2, 2021.  Emma was born December 24th, 2004, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Emma had a beautiful soul and a brilliant mind. She was an observer. She was interested in the people she met and prided herself on learning something special about each person. Her family treasured her "Random Emma Facts."  She loved history, watching movies, reading books, and baking. Emma will continue to stay with us through the memories we treasure.
Emma leaves behind her father, Patrick H. Lenderman, mother, Ashley Lenderman, and twin sister, Abby Jane Lenderman. Also surviving are her grandparents, Hulen "Hootie" and Patricia Lenderman, Larry and Cindy Burton, great-grandfather Leonard Nelson, Uncle Cory and Aunt Carla Burton, cousins, Charley and Chloe Burton, great uncle and aunt, Brad, Rose, and Wesley Nelson. She is also survived by many other loving family members.
Her great grandmother, Linda Nelson, precedes her in death.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Caleb McElyea officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cory Burton, Brad Gray, Randy Gray, Bruce Smith, Blake Robertson, and Len B. Nall.