Emma Jo Edwards

Emma Jo Edwards, 84 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, Kentucky.

Born Saturday, May 10, 1941 in Kirksey, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ruble Camp and the late Agnes Workman  Stone. She has been a member of Hardin Baptist Church since 1959. She was very devoted to her family and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly.

Surviving are sons; Russell Edwards (Gina) of Kernersville, NC, Robert Edwards of Benton, KY and Dennis Edwards of Conway, SC; sister, Mary  Edna Vick of Hardin, KY; grandchildren, Courtney Taylor (Michael), Camille Tilley (Ryan); great grandchildren, Hudson Taylor, Graham Taylor and Laken Tilley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garth Edwards; her brothers, Ferd Camp, Lexell Camp and Ricky Stone, and sister, Sara Darnall.

A funeral service will be held at Collier Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm, with Bro. Ricky Cunningham officiating.

Burial to follow at Hardin Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, January 26, 2026 from 11:00 am until 1:00pm at Collier Funeral Home located at 211 West 5th Street Benton, KY 42025. 270-527-3141.