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Jo Anne Willis

10/13/1929 - 06/28/2023

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Obituary For Jo Anne Willis

ECRU--Jo Anne Turner Willis, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Claiborne in McComb, MS. She was born October 13, 1929 to the late Alex Turner and the late Hazel Rebecca Long Turner. She was a graduate of IAHS and of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She was a active member of Ecru Baptist Church where she served in the nursery, leader of Girls in Action, sang in the choir, helped with vacation bible school and counseling. Along with being involved with her church, she was an avid collector of Kerosene lamps, dolls, porcelain birds, and depression glass and was a leader in Cub Scouts acting as Den Mother. Jo Anne loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.
Services will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday July 1, 2023 at Senter Funeral Home with Bro.Tom Bentley, Jerry Caples, and Mitchell Turner officiating. Burial will be in Harden's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday July 1 at Senter Funeral Home.
Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of 71 1/2 years, Lester Clyde Willis of Ecru, sons, Stephen Turner of Louisville, MS, Jeffrey Todd (Katina) Willis of Philadelphia, MS, Joseph Rodney Willis of Naples, TX, Turner Leroy (Barbara) Willis of McComb, MS, and John Patrick (Amy) Willis of Olive Branch, daughter, Rebecca Anne (Dean) Wells of Ecru.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Hazel Rebecca Turner, 3 sons, Joel Willis, Robin Willis, Alex Willis, grandson, Tyler Willis, brothers, Carl Monroe Turner, Sam Thomas Turner, James "Jimmy" Alex Turner, and 1 sister, Rebecca Flynn.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joseph Willis, Patrick Willis, Walker Willis, Clay Garrett, Taylor Garrett, and Andrew Garrett.
In Lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation to your church or favorite charity.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com

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  • 07/01/2023

    Virginia Rutledge Taylor

    I have known Jo Anne since we were in grammar school and last saw her at the 70th reunion of the IAHS Class of 1947. May God comfort you in this time of your loss. Virginia Rutledge Taylor Auburn, AL

  • 06/30/2023

    Alan Friday

    My sympathies and prayers go out to this dear family, at this sad and difficult time. So sad to lose Mrs. Jo Anne. Our family's friendship goes back over 60 years.

  • 06/29/2023

    Lauren Dabney

    Simply the best. My grandmother had a lap for any child she encountered. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grands. She had a giving heart, and helped more people than we could ever count. I will miss her than I can even express. But I can only imagine her joy as she was reunited with her three babies, her parents, and her siblings. Jo Anne's whole world revolves around her family. I know she's rejoicing at the foot of the throne, holding her babies and waiting for all of us to catch up.

  • 06/29/2023

    Beverly Stubblefield

    Always felt like family being with Jo Anne and Dr. Willis. She loved her children and grandchildren and always shared stories of their lives. She will be missed.

  • 06/29/2023

    Martha Little

    JoAnne was a sweet and beautiful ladies. Always thought so much her and Dr. Willis. May God Bless each of you

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  • The Peace Lily

    Lynn Fitch For Mississippi sent The Peace Lily for Jo Anne Willis - 06/29/2023

    Leslie and Family Deeply Sorry for your Loss Sharing in your sadness and wishing you comfort and peace. from the Office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch

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