Emma Lou Hobbs Obituary

The family of Emma Lou Hobbs in Jonesboro, Arkansas announces her passing on September 18, 2026. Emma, born on November 10, 1932, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Lou Hobbs to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Townsend and Myrtle Townsend; her husbands, Glendell "Friz" Griffin and Elzie "Dave" Hobbs; her sons, Dale and Charles; her siblings, Jack, Robert, Larry, John, David, Jerry, Louie Townsend and Shirley Bender; and her son-in-law Michael Carpenter.

She is survived by: her children, Glenda Holifield (Mitchell) and Randall Griffin (Kathy); her stepchildren, David Hobbs, Linda Picardo and Cheryl Hobbs; her grandchildren, Nicholas Griffin (Betsy), Jon Griffin (Caitlynn), Emily Griffin, Caroline Ernst (Harold), Carrie Hatton (Billy) and April Scott (Chris); her great grandchildren, Jude, Shelby, Violet, Ryan Griffin, Ian Hatton (Alison), Griffin Hatton (Scout) and Alexanna Scott; and her siblings, Pete Townsend (Martha) and Joann Horn. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Lasting memorials may be made to Grace Community Church, Dudley, MO, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.