Emily Ann Dillard

Funeral services for Emily Dillard, 85, of Pleasant Hill were held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill with Bro. Lynn Burkett officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Emily Dillard was born on Sunday, August 23, 1936 in Pleasant Hill. She passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Sabine Medical Center in Many.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold Dillard; son, Benjamin Alan Dillard; parents, Robert Melvin Johnson and Betty Lois (Middleton) Johnson; four brothers, Trentice; Glynn; Lloyd and Benton Johnson; and her sister, Yvonne Rogers.

She is survived by her son, Johnson Dillard of Pleasant Hill; sister, Linda Scaife of Many; six grandchildren, Amos Dillard and wife Stacey of Many; Aaron Dillard and girlfriend Kim of Alexandria; Ben Dillard and wife Amy of Zwolle; Jade LaCombe and husband Brennon of Denim Springs; Tessa Dillard of Fairfiew Alfa, Louisiana; and Breanna Green and husband Brandon of Pleasant Hill; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers were: Amos Dillard, Aaron Dillard, Ben Dillard, Brandon Green, Brennon LaCombe and Jeff Harris.

Honorary pallbearers were: Blayne Dillard, Xavier LaCombe, Damien LaCombe, Diego LaCombe, Noah Green and Tristan Green.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sabine Retirement for their caring services they provided to Emily.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com