Margaret Phyllis Emert

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Margaret Phyllis (Rouse) Emert took the hand of her Lord and Savior to be reunited with her husband and loved ones at the age of 81. Margaret was a life-long native of Carter County and the only daughter born to the late James Lloyd Rouse and Mattie Geneva (Webb) Rouse. Margaret was also preceded in death by her beloved husband (whom she was married to for 2 months short of 60 years), Reverend Jerry Dean Emert; her brothers, John Rouse and Wayne Rouse; and a sister-in-law, Linda Rouse.

Margaret, along with her husband, was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a member of Charity Hill Free Will Baptist Church where she was very involved in all aspects of the church. Margaret retired from American Air Filters and also worked at Raytheon for many years. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her beloved cats.

Those left to cherish and remember Margaret’s many wonderful memories include her brothers, Luther (Thelma) Rouse, Jim Rouse, and Bob (Pansy) Rouse all of Elizabethton; two sisters-in-law, Janet Rouse and Dicie Rouse; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Mark Potter and Pastor Tyerell Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Sunday.

The committal and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 20, 2023 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews and friends. Reverend Carl Grindstaff will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10:15 AM on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory to Charity Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 1352 Charity Hill Road, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643.

A special word of thanks to the nurses and staff of Signature Health Care of Elizabethton, who went beyond expectations to take great care of Phyllis during her stay there.