June 25, 2023
Emogene (Hooper) Atnip age 94 of Smithville, was welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday Morning June 25, 2023. Emogene was born on June 28, 1928 to her parents the late Herman and Willie Hooper. Emogene, “Mama Jean” to most of her family and friends, valued Jesus and family above all else. She devoted everything she had to taking care of her family, raising her son and grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Church of God for the majority of her life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Boyd Atnip; daughter-in-law, Lori Atnip; and great-grandson, Elias Atnip. She is survived by her son Dennis Atnip; two grandsons, Eric Atnip and Jordan (Morgan) Atnip; great-grandchildren, Savory and Neveah Brown, Wyatt Atnip, and Jude Atnip: sister, Sandra Turner. Funeral services for Ms. Emogene will be held 4:PM Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with her grandson, Jordan Atnip officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Monday 4:PM until 6:PM and Tuesday 2:30PM until the time of service at 4:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.