EMERSON, Mary Ann (nee Phillips), beloved wife of the late Carlus Emerson and Dallas Pence, loving mother of James C. (Kathleen) and Larry (Donna) Emerson, dear grandmother of Sherry and Pamela Emerson, great grandmother of Pamela (Terry), Ernest, Krista, Alicia (Thomas), Jenna and Rebecca, great great grandmother of Violet and Jackson, sister of Dorcus Emerson and the late James, Thomas, Charles and Raymond Phillips. Special thanks to Ricky Bean for his care and support. Passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at age 96. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.