Emma Jean Louise Culey

Mass of Christian burial for Emma Jean Culey will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Gillette, WY with Father Raymond Canete as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Gillette-Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2012 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.Emma Jean L. Culey, age 81 passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital of natural causes.Emma Jean was born September 11, 1931 in Liberty, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Katie (Lynn) Sack. She grew up in Wichita, KS and attended Liberty Grade School, Cathedral High School and graduated high school from Onida High School. After high school she worked at various jobs until she married the love of her life Jerry Culey on August 13, 1952 in Agar, SD and became a full time wife and mother. Emma Jean and Jerry moved to Gillette, WY in 1994 to be close to their children and grandchildrenShe enjoyed time spent as a member of the Jaycees, Moose Lodge, and Alter Society of St. Pius, and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Emma Jean liked to stay active and loved cooking, camping, playing golf, shooting darts, bowling, and playing card games. She was also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Her most favorite times were spent watching her children and grandchildren play in their sports. Emma Jean was a truly amazing woman and she will be dearly missed by all her friends and family.Emma Jean is survived by her husband Jerry Culey of Gillette, Wy; sons: Don Culey and Bret (Micky) Culey both of Gillette, WY; daughters: Debbie Hargens, Jerilyn (Larry) Cross, Denise Zeeck, Lisa (Jim) McCue, Kari (David) Barnett, Kelli (Bruce) Nordin, and Cydni (Clint) Burton all of Gillette, WY; sisters: Regina Aldrich of Seattle, WA; Rebecca (Bud) Yackley of Onida, SD; and Colletta Stewart of Souix Falls, SD; as well as by grandchildren: Kenzie, Courtney, Justin, Jeremy, Nathan, Aaron, Duane, Trent, Jessie, Frisbee, Jason, Randi, Ryan, Aric, Kylie, Cori, Bren, Kelsie, Alex, Andrea, Andrew, Austin, Brittany, Abby, Whitnie, Bayelee, Derric and Jayd; great grandchildren: Jaedian, Jaquory, Jamarien, Jabriel, Alec, Tyler, Blake, Jordyn, Camden, Carson, Easton, Emree, Myles, Max, A'shadaia, Karlie, Raylin, Alden, Destani, Deven, Desire, Clayton, Charlie, Sienna, Parker, Kwynn, Brody, Bentlie, Aevea, Paityn and Kaisyn; great-great grandchildren: Savahanna.She was preceded in death by her son Derric "Duke" Culey, parents Frank and Katie Sack, sisters: Helen Mills, Nora Barthelme and Clara Gravley, Marybelle Sack, and brothers: Jim Sack and Bill Johnson.Memorials to benefit St. Judes Childrens Research Center and condolences may be sent in Emma Jean's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the website www.walkerfuneralhome.com.Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716