Jonesboro- Emma Jo Masner Conner, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 17, 1918 in Poplar Ridge to the late Elmore and Meldora Masner. She was a retired teacher and a member of the Monette First Baptist Church. Mrs. Emma Jo enjoyed walking and hiking and loved her family. She is survived by a granddaughter, Anna Ommanney of Hollywood, California; a brother, John Paul Masner of Jonesboro; a sister, Billie Wilkes of Williamburg, Virginia; a niece, Carolyn Sockwell; nephew, Joe Masner; a great-nephew, Jason Sockwell and family; a great-niece, Chelsea Rupard all of Jonesboro; and many other friends and family. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Samuel Conner and Len Dokken; a son, Philip Conner; two granddaughters, Angela Conner and Gretchen Conner; four sisters, Stella Wallace, Minnie Kaplan, Jessie Jance and Mabel Berry; two brothers, Elmer Masner and Nath Masner. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Monette with Rev. Rusty Bird officiating. Burial was at Monette Memorial Cemetery.