Emmila Ann Denny

Emmila Ann Denny, 66, a Moudy daughter, perhaps better known as Belles Liberte of Talkeetna’s own Green Light Circus. There are those who may only know her by voice as the host of “Granny’s Radio Recipes.” She died in an instant, Aug. 20 at a Willow rail crossing.

Emmila is dearly loved by all who know her and will be forever remembered. This town of Talkeetna is built on the lives of people like Emmila. She was a co-founder of many community projects in her more than 40 years as a Talkeetnan. She may have been most proud of the library. Supreme in our minds can be her longstanding and untiring toil with the Denali Arts Council, or the Talkeetna Community Radio, or GLC, or the VFW, the list goes on and on. Emmila was the village Fee Agent for many years and then as owner operator of the Myrtle Marie Moudy Assisted Living Home, and with other agencies, had been caring for those with health problems for close to 30 years. Caring for Alaskans all over the Valley, she was, to the very last minute, on that mission.

Emmila was preceded in death by her parents Irving Moudy and Myrtle Waters and siblings Willadean Little, James and John Moudy.

Emmila is survived by her loving husband R.G. Denny, son Kirk E. Carey, and grandsons Mitchell and Alexander; daughter Jayme L.S. Moudy-Ferrier, and dear sister Marva J. Larson, nieces Lora Nelson and Becky Smith, and all the sons and daughters, and husbands and wives, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.

Of all the people Emmila loved and cherished and nurtured, the most personal bond was blessed upon Raven Borealis Ferrier-Ballou, her pride and joy.

Services to be held in Talkeetna on Monday with public viewing at VFW Post 3836 from 11 a.m. to noon and a private Women’s Auxiliary ceremony for VFW members and family only from noon to 12:30 p.m. The community is invited to join in the funeral procession, (walking only), from the VFW to the Talkeetna Cemetery, gathering at the VFW parking lot at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome at the graveside service which begins at 1 p.m. There will be a celebration of Emmila’s life to follow, with music and potluck at the Arts Hangar.

Arrangements are under the care of Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.