Jo Anne Williams

November 18, 1937 - May 25, 2020

Services for Mrs. Jo Anne Williams, 82, of Ocala, Florida will be Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Pollard and the Rev. Chris Tierce officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Williams passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 ½ years, Carlton Williams of Ocala Florida; daughter, Katrina Atherley (Darryl) of Yankeetown, Florida; son, Carl Williams, Jr. (Maria) of Richmond, Texas; grandson, D.J. Williams; and eight step- grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rodney Williams, Ricky Grimes, Danny Pope, Nathan Pope, Lee Williams, and Grady Rhinehart. Mrs. Williams was a native of Rock Run and was a member of Rock Run Baptist Church. She had been a resident of Ocala, Florida for 20 years. She was a dedicated fan of the Florida Gators Women’s Basketball team and retired from Walmart after 25 years of service. She loved her family, especially D.J. , who was the light of her life. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her father, Luther Grimes; her mother and stepfather, Virginia and Bill Cronan; and her sister June Shell. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation at helpfightra.org.