Emma Jo Farmer age 78 of Watertown, departed this world on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her residence. Born March 4, 1947, she was the daughter  of the late Homer and Alene Crook McMahan and was preceded in death by her nephew, Trevor McMahan.  Jo was a graduate of Dekalb Co. High School and a former factory worker.

She was a beautiful and gentle soul, she was kind and selfless, sassy but loyal. She loved with her whole heart, there was nobody else I knew that could read the Bible more than 17 times yet still claimed that it wasn't enough. She was a genuine woman, she loved Jesus with all of her heart. She made sure to always let me know how much he loved me and I will forever cherish her for helping me be close to him.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Wapole and husband, Rick of Lebanon; granddaughters, Shanna (Robert) Neely of Watertown and Taylor Cheyenne Wapole of Lebanon; great grandchildren, Jaxton, Emmalyn and Rilynn Neely; her brother, Kenneth McMahan and wife Brenda of Watertown and niece, Teresa (Josh) King.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Cody Hale officiating. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. till service time on Monday. Pallbearers, Kenneth McMahan, Robert Neely, Josh King, Ricky Barrett, Marty Smith, John Lee Willoughby. Interment will follow at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria.