Emma Reynolds

Emma Reynolds

Emma Reynolds, 74, of Anna, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at her home. 

She was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Union County, the daughter of Dexter Leon and Verneal Barker Cobb. 

She married the love of her life, Richard Reynolds, on Nov. 5, 1971, in Jonesboro. 

Mrs. Reynolds was a wonderful cook and enjoyed going out to eat from time to time. She enjoyed playing bingo and board games with her grandchildren and spending time with her sister Cheryl. She was a member of the Faith Community Church for many years. 

Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Reynolds of Anna; children Mary Beth (Jimmy) Kerber of Morley, Mo., Rodney (Lisa) Cobb of Ledbetter, Ky., Greg Reinier of Jonesboro and John R. (Rene) Robinson of Rosiclair and Dexter (Heather) Reynolds of Jonesboro; grandchildren Jordan and Jeremy Cobb, John Kenneth and Lily Robinson, Carson and Reese Reynolds and Michael Wheeler; siblings Cheryl Davis of Jonesboro, Larry Cobb of Anna, Jerry (Debbie) Cobb of Lick Creek and Ty (Deanna) Cobb of Lick Creek; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Faith Community Church, with Pastor Ron White and the Rev. Bon Reynolds officiating. 

Friends can call from 10 a.m. until the service hour of noon at the church.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

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