JoAnn Whitaker Williams
January 31, 1961 ~ September 21, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT – JoAnn Whitaker Williams, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. JoAnn was born in Nash County, NC on January 31, 1961. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Elizabeth Lewis Whitaker and her sister, Sandra Lynn Whitaker Edwards.
A longtime member of Foundation of Truth Ministries, JoAnn retired after 18 years working for the State of North Carolina. She enjoyed special occasions and family gatherings especially when it involved watching scary movies. JoAnn was an avid reader, loved cooking for family and friends, and enjoyed traveling with her special circle of friends. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, JoAnn will be dearly missed and forever loved by all those who knew her.
JoAnn is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jeffrey “Jeff” Williams; her daughter, Tynisha Moore and husband Reggie; her sons, James Williams, Mykal Williams, and Jesse Williams; her grandchildren, Mykayla Moore, Reshon Moore, and Olivia Williams; her father, Jesse A. Whitaker, Sr.; her brothers, Jesse Whitakers, Jr. and wife Sabonia, Shawn Whitaker and wife Tonja, and Ron Whitaker and wife Elaine; her sister, Angela Jeffery and husband Cary; a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family; and many close friends.
A Funeral Service to Celebrate JoAnn’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Daniel Battle officiating. Burial will follow the service at Jones Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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My condolences to my family that God will give them the strength to endure the days ahead. To my family, you are in my prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Whitaker Family. Prayers are with you.
My deepest and sincerest condolences and prayers to the Whitaker and Williams family.
Carla Bunn-Wilkes
Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family 🙏❤️🙏 may God continue to give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love y’all ❤️ Take your rest cousin 🙏❤️🙏 from Tina and Rodney Smith.
Prayers and condolences to the Williams and Whitaker family and friends during this difficult time. May God comfort and keep you all today and the days to come.
Our prayers are with the family. Mrs. JoAnn will surely be missed. She is forever loved and always in our hearts!
Praying for God to wrap His loving & caring arms around every family member & friend to comfort, strengthen & for His peace surpassing all understanding.
So sorry to hear of my niece’s passing and sending my sincere and heartfelt condolences to all family members. May God wrap His loving around each one of you. Love you all.
JoAnn you have been in my life a very long time you and your family become my family and I will forever love you and family. I will miss you but I will for ever have you in my hear rest on my sister JoAnn take your rest no my pain. Just peace bless peace. Love Rev.& Mrs. Albert & Gwendolyn Thorpe
I worked with Elaine for years I am so sorry that she has passed prayers to the family
Please accept my apology to the family. I worked withJoann I remember 2years with her. Morning greeting to
the small chat …….
Praying for your family 🙏 Love you cousin.
Barbara Jean Lewis Batchelor
I TRULY THANK GOD For The Life Of Jo Ann Whitaker Williams! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL For The BLESSING, The GIFT, & The HONOR To Share A Place In Each Other’s Lives! The Love GOD Poured Into Creating Jo Ann She Generously Gave To Her Family, Loved Ones, Friends, & me! My Sincere Condolences, Prayers, And Love To ALL Of The Family! Jo Ann’s Impact On My Life Will Last Forever! She Brought Incredible Joy Into My Life! She Captured A Special Place In My Heart As My Dear BEAUTIFUL Friend & Sister! She Is A Beacon Of Light & A Strong Tower! Saying Farewell This Soon Is Really Hard As The Tears Fall Freely! Our Connection Does NOT Weaken Thru death! The Love We Shared Remains Unbreakable! Take Your Rest Jo Ann & I Will See U Again!
Praying for the family of Joann Whitaker Williams. To know her was to love her. She was a beautiful spirit. Rip Joann.