Emily Head

Emily Stewart Head, 56, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital. Her family was her life, and her loved ones were at her side in her final days. Emily was born Feb. 6, 1955, to the late James and A. Darle Stewart. She married her husband of 34 years, Robert M. Head, on Dec. 4, 1976. Together they raised three children, sons Robert (Lisa Earnest-Head) Head Jr. of Indianapolis and Bryan Head of Evansville and daughter Melissa Head of Columbus, and doted on grandsons Elijah and Kyle Head. Emily graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1973 and continued to root for Panthers football teams. She was a volunteer manager of the Catholic Community Center in Evansville and also donated her time to Life Choice Pregnancy Care Center and Little Sisters of the Poor. She followed in her mother’s footsteps as a regent of the Daughters of Isabella, Assumption Circle No. 144. Supporting her children in Scouting was a huge part of Emily’s life for many years. She served as a leader of Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and started Cub Scout Pack 331, where she was the cub master. She received several Scouting honors, including the Silver Beaver distinguished service award. Emily was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was instrumental in starting the Helfrich Neighborhood Association. Other survivors include four brothers, Paul (Karen) Stewart, Keith Stewart, Richard (Jana) Stewart, and Carl (Joan) Stewart, all of Evansville; one sister, Elaine (Denis) Orlando of Eagan, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Neil Stewart; and her parents-in-law, Emil and Lorene Head. Emily collected M&M’s memorabilia and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She loved NASCAR, and her favorite driver was anyone in an M&M’s-sponsored car. Known as a red-headed spitfire, Emily was a formidable opponent in games of spoons, darts and Mexican train dominoes. Her home was always a welcome destination for friends at any time of the day or night, and many of her children’s friends considered her a second mom. The family offers special thanks to the staff of ICU 2900 at Deaconess Hospital and Dr. Judi Brezausek. Friends may visit the family Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a funeral Mass to follow at 11am St. Boniface Catholic Church. A Celebration of Life will follow at St. Boniface Catholic School immediately after the funeral mass.

Emily Head

February 6, 1955 - September 6, 2011