Helen Lorraine Embly, 97, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 27, 1927 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Lula (Gruber) Rider.

Helen loved Christmas, camping, and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles William Embly, Sr. on April 6, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan O'Brien and husband, Kevin; one son, Charles Embly, Jr. and wife, Barbara; daughter-in-law, Brenda Embly; former daughter-in-law, Melita Wishard; seven grandchildren, Curtis Neikirk, Paul Neikirk, Michael Neikirk, Matthew Neikirk, Crystal Cavinder, Audra Embly, and Holly Embly; 11 great-grandchildren, Bradley Myers, Casey Myers, Leland Neikirk, Adam Sheets, Nicholas Neikirk, Mikaila Neikirk, Kayden Neikirk, Kinslee Neikirk, Justin Brown, Scott Brown, Jr., and Randy Brown; five great-great-grandchildren, Brantley, Mia, Haevyn, and Bindi Myers and Olivia Brown; and one sister, Lois Arnold.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Embly; sisters, Catherine Cline, Evelyn Kent, Faye Gardner, and Peggy Sword; and brothers, Paul Deeds, John Deeds Rider, Carl Deeds, and Harlin "Bud" Rider.

The funeral will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Pastor Bill Divelbiss will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

A special thank you to hospice and all of their wonderful care.

In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740.