Emmalou Pletcher

May 16, 1926 - August 21, 2020

Emmalou Pletcher, 94, of Mill Run, passed away peacefully Friday, August 21, 2020. She was born May 16, 1926 in Mill Run, a daughter of the late Orville and Dessie Burkholder Firestone. After graduating from school Emmalou worked at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Later she worked for Fox's Paint and Glass Store in Connellsville. Emmalou retired from the Connellsville Area School District where she worked in the Administrative Office. Emmalou was a member of the Mill Run United Methodist Church. She had a variety of interests which included making aphgans for her family members and doing puzzles in the winter months. Emmalou loved to sit and watch the birds and deer that visited her yard. Emmalou was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. She is survived by her sons, Roger Pletcher and fiancée Barb of Connellsville, Bill Pletcher (Cynthia) of Hunker, and Scott Pletcher (Julie) of Ocean City, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chris Pletcher (Candi) of Mill Run, Amanda Hughes (Jimmy) of Connellsville, Brandon Pletcher (Kelly) of Irwin, Andrew Pletcher of Connellsville, and Nick, Erica, Christina, Sean, and Zach Pletcher, all of Ocean City, MD. Also her great grandchildren, Zoey, Hunter, Brayton, Brady, Audrey, Bryceton, and Harper. Emmalou also leaves behind her brother Gerald Firestone of Scottdale. In addition to her parents Emmalou was predeceased by her husband Calvin "Alec" Pletcher in 1993 and her brothers Charles, D.L., and Kenneth Firestone. The family would like to thank Dr. Leonida, Sr. and Dr. Leonida, Jr. for all the care throughout the years. As per Emmalou's request there will be no public viewing. Interment will be in the Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery, Mill Run. Pastor Randy Newell will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mill Run United Methodist Church or Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of The Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310). To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfuneralhomes.com