She is the daughter of William Marion and Esther Ann Maners Franklin.
Emma remarried a few years later to Charles T. Hess on February 25, 1906.
Emma died on August 11, 1914, just two days after giving birth to the twins Wayne and Wandy Hess. The twins also died on August 11, 1914, at only two days old. Emma was only 36 years old when she died in Monroe County. Wayne and Wandy were buried with Emma. With the twins at her side in the single casket, they were layed to rest in Knightridge Cemetery in Monroe County.