SHELLSBURG:  Aileen Emerson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Gardens of Cedar Rapids.

Public graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Shellsburg.  Masks will be required, due to COVID 19 concerns.  Memorials or condolences may be forwarded to Ronda Emerson 260 21 ^st Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,

Aileen was born on October 28, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Neuel and Leora (Hayes) Evens.  She graduated from Shellsburg High School with the class of 1955.  On December 10, 1961, she was united in marriage to Howard W. Emerson in Shellsburg.  Howard preceded Aileen in death in 1991.

Aileen loved the outdoors, especially raising flowers and feeding the birds.  She also enjoyed trips to the casino.

She is survived by her children, Rodd Emerson, Ronda Emerson, Rick (Paula) Emerson, and Reyne Emerson; 6 grandchildren, Jordon and Devon, Kelcey, Kayla (Jeremy), Brylee and Dakota; 3 great-grandchildren, Lexie, Landon and Aubrey; and her sister-in-law Diane Evens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Howard; and her brother Jerry Evens.

The family wishes to thank The Gardens of Cedar Rapids for their loving care.

Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com