Evelyn "Peg" Embree, 83 of rural Elliott, Iowa Evelyn Mae "Peg" Embree, the daughter of Harry and Gail Ashburn Euans was born May 18, 1927 in Sherman Township of Montgomery County, Iowa. She passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at her home in rural Elliott, Iowa at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 27 days. Peg was raised in the Elliott area and graduated from Elliott High School. She has always been a country gal, living on a farm her entire life. Peg was united in marriage to Marvin D. Embree on February 1, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa. She worked in a doctor's office before their children were born, when at that time she became a full-time homemaker. Peg was also active in helping Marvin on the farm. Later, she worked part-time at the apple orchard in Griswold. Peg was a great cook and always had fresh baked cookies for family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards, board games and traveling with the family during summer vacations. Peg was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Peg is survived by two children: Allen D. Embree of Massena, IA; and Carla Nielsen and husband Mike of Treynor, IA; 5 grandchildren: Melissa and Sarah Nielsen; Stefany Erickson and husband Travis; Libby Butcher and husband Justin; and Walker Embree; 2 step-grandchildren: Ryan Jensen and Jessica McClaskey; 2 great-grandchildren: Brody Erickson and Payton Butcher; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Elliott Community Center from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Luncheon will be served during this time for those in attendance. Private family burial will be at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, Elliott, IA A memorial is being established. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.