Emily Robyn Gerken

September 22, 1981 - February 19, 2021

Growing up, Emily loved her softball teams, the Unicorns and the Hurricanes. She began cheerleading for both her brothers’ Pee Wee football teams. In 8th grade, Emily won the title of All-American Mascot and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. She was voted Most Spirited at Colleyville Middle School. At Grapevine High School, Emily was on the Fillies Drill Team. She was President of her Junior Class. As a Senior, Emily was in the Homecoming Court and was voted Prom Queen. She attended Tarrant County College before she started working for Chili’s where she rose to NRO trainer, opened 35 new restaurants, and Manager status there. She later attended Sam Houston State University, and was close to earning her degree in English when she became to ill to go to classes. She wanted to teach high school English with an emphasis on Shakespeare. Along with her forever smile and positive unselfish attitude, Emily was always know to be one of the biggest Dallas Cowboy fan. Survivors: Husband Grant Gerken His Mother: Judy Cantu & Andrew His Brother: Clayton Gerken & Sequoia, Nephew: John Ryder Niece: Finleigh Jeauxann Her mother: Linda Reynolds & Neely Brothers: Kyle Richardson Brian Richardson Step Brother: Zack Reynolds Various aunts and uncles Proceeded: father - Larry Richardson