Ila Emerson Tarter, 89, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Liberty Care Center. She was born in Evona, KY on December 24, 1928, a daughter of the late George A. and Levona Luttrell Emerson.
Ila was the widow of Bernal Lewis Tarter.
Ila was a former cook at the Galilean Home, a caregiver and a member of South Fork Separate Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: 1 Daughter: Mary Ann and (Jimmy) Evans of Hustonville, 1 Son: John and (Nicki) Tarter of Liberty, 1 Son-in-Law: Leonard Wilson, 10 Grandchildren: Chris and (Alitta) Evans, Kyle Evans, Kasey and (Justin) Padgett, Aaron and (Tara) Wilson, Vance Wilson, Scott and (Jody) Wilson, Melanie and (Wayne) Hill, Stefanie and (Jared) Manes, Jacob Tarter and Emily Tarter, 13 Great Grandchildren, 3 Brothers: Killis Emerson of Liberty, Archie Emerson of Providence, RI and Jesse Emerson of Indiana and 1 Sister: Sally Byrd of Liberty
Preceding her in death (besides her parents and spouse) were 2 Daughters: Martha Hilda Wilson and Billie Ruth Wilson, 1 Son-in-Law: Willard Wilson, 3 Brothers: Le Roy, Lafon and Russell Emerson and 1 Sister: Alpha Raney
Visitation: Monday, July 2, 2018 from 5-9pmET at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel and after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at South Fork Separate Baptist Church
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 11amET at South Fork Separate Baptist Church with Bro. David Coffey, Bro. Danny Bailey and Bro. Troy Coffey officiating
Burial: South Fork Cemetery
