Catherine Embry Fulkerson Smreker

Jul 25, 1943 - Oct 31st, 2020

Birth Date: Jul 25, 1943
Death Date: Oct 31, 2020
Funeral Date: Nov 6, 2020, 1:00 pm
Location: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery
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Biography: Catherine Embry Fulkerson Smreker passed away Saturday, October 31^st, 2020 of cancer. She was born July 25^th, 1943 and she earned her B.A. in English from the University of Arkansas.

She was a member of the Elizabeth Mitchell Children’s Center and of the Junior League of Little Rock. While living in Austin, Texas, Embry was secretary of the Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society as well as the Austin Pond Society. Embry received special recognition from the East Memphis YMCA when she volunteered as a youth soccer coach and with the Austin Area Garden Council. She was also a CASA worker in Austin, Texas.

Embry leaves behind a host of family and friends who will miss her laughter, her wisdom, her care, and the fun of simply being with her. Never has there been a woman so full of life and love.

Embry is survived by her two children; her son, Joseph of Little Rock; her daughter, Stacey, and her husband David Rinehart

On Friday, November 6, 2020, at 1:00 P.M, there will be a funeral service held at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Little Rock Public Library for the purchase of books for children.

Condolences(09)

Mary Perry Potter

Oct 14th, 2021 12:03 pm

I knew Embry at Randolph Macon our first 2 years of college. One spring vacation we traveled to Little Rock by train and trans Texas airlines to visit her mother who was reading The Guns of August. Then we traveled to Jackson, Miss where Embry took interest tests with her Aunt Baucum who wanted to know what berg is this. In Little Rock we laughed a lot before going to sleep. I was very impressed with her mother who worked for the Arkansas Gazette and her father was a judge at Nuremberg. My mother liked her at a college weekend. I called her when I lived north of Shelby, NC. She wanted to know how in the world I was?”

Melissa Cecil

Nov 5th, 2020 2:50 pm

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 Till we meet again "Cousin" Embry ...

charles anthony smreker

Nov 4th, 2020 6:08 pm

I have fond memories of when she and her husband of 36 years, Joe Smreker, my brother, lived in Austin. They seemed to always have some project going on. When she and Joe bought a house in Austin that came equipped with a fish pond. They both made improving the pond a fun project. Both loved wine and wine trips to Napa valley. Sadly Joe passed away to soon in 2003 and it was tough on Embry. Now they are together again.

Catherine Cockrill

Nov 4th, 2020 10:03 am

So saddened to learn of Embry's death. I first knew her at Randolph-Maccon Woman's College. I loved her dry wit. And it was always a delight to hear her take on things. I renewed my friendship with her in the Aesthetic Club in Little Rock. She distinguished herself there in her thoughtful presentations and her regular minutes as Club Recording Secretary. We will all really miss her. Catherine C.

Burrow/Mr. Frank’s Iotical

Nov 4th, 2020 10:02 am

Embry was such a fun person. Everyone at our store truly loved and enjoyed her.
She will be missed.
Prayers for family.

Frances Deane Alexander

Nov 3rd, 2020 9:27 pm

I've lost my best friend, but the world has lost one of its greatest characters.
She prevailed in having fun in spite of life's hard knocks of which she had far more than her share. I think she'd want everyone to find ways to make
life more fun, and a fine wine to go along with it would be a wise companion choice. I'll miss her all the rest of my days. Save me a seat, Em---next to you.

William Bush

Nov 3rd, 2020 8:03 pm

So sorry to hear about Embry. Our prayers are with the family. Many fond memories of our growing up years. Bill Bush

Susan Kelley Schallhorn

Nov 3rd, 2020 6:07 pm

I have known Embry Fulkerson Smreker since high school and she has always been a kind, intelligent, poised and gracious person! We were great friends at one time growing up! I just loved her sense of humor. She was a truly marvelous person and I shall miss her.

Nan Ellen Dickinson East

Nov 3rd, 2020 6:02 pm

Embry was a long time dear friend and wonderful person. We reconnected on Facebook, however I was unaware of her illness. I am very sad that she died, and send my sincere sympathy to her family and friends. With love. Nan Ellen East

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