Emma Jane Reader, 62, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was born in Okolona, MS on July 7, 1950, to Madie Riley and Willie Cook. Emma Jane was united in marriage to Robert L. Reader in 1987, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Emma Jane had been employed as the head cook for Lincoln Village Convalescent Center for over 9 years, until her health failed. She was a member of Searching Together Baptist Church. Emma enjoyed cooking, shopping, going out to eat, and watching her favorite television shows.

She is survived by her daughter, Walinda ( Terry Lockridge) Riley, step daughter, Violia Lake, grandchildren, Robert Reams and Amber Smith, mother, Madie Riley, brother, Joey (Regina) Riley, sister Wendy Nunn, and special friend, Frankie White, all of Racine. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends also survive her.  Her husband, Robert L. Reader and fathers, Willie Cook, and J.C. Riley preceded her in death.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held in Searching Together Baptist Church, 825 21 ^st St., on Saturday, March 30th, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Willie Riley officiating. Visitation will be held in the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Dover, at a later date.