Erma Stewart Humphrey, 81, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at her residence.

She was an active member of the West Dyersburg Church of Christ and a retired school teacher who touched the lives of her students. Her husband adored her, her children called her blessed, and her grandchildren idolized her. She was happiest when she was doing for others. Her family and friends referred to her as "Sweet Erma". Many will miss her continuous smile and positive attitude.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at West Dyersburg Church of Christ with Mr. Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home and from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years of marriage, Phillip Humphrey; two daughters, Monica Tompkins and husband, Mike, of Chattanooga and Marcia Matthews and husband, David, of Toney, AL; a son, Mike Humphrey and wife, Amy, of Bogota; eight grandchildren, Matthew Humphrey, Justin Humphrey, Tucker Humphrey, Eric Tompkins, Rachel Tompkins, Hannah Matthews, Samuel Matthews and Blake Matthews; and two great-grandchildren, Layla Doyle and Gracelyn Humphrey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Madia Stewart; and three brothers, Laverne Stewart, Clifford Stewart and Morris Stewart.

Pallbearers will be John Pleasant, Pete Riggs, Dwaine Johnston, Pete Pleasant, Jimmy Jones, T.J. Minley and Paul Stephens.