Funeral services for Jo Ann Parson Davidson, 78, of Gillsville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Samuel Parsons and Pastor Chad Hope officiating. Interment will follow in the Silver Shoals Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Davidson passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.
Born Jan. 2, 1944, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Travis William and Hazel Louise Payne Parson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Rebecca Parsons.
Mrs. Davidson was retired from Ethicon after 25 years of service. She greatly enjoyed her retirement and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She was very involved in their activities and was always there for them. She was not an extravagant person, enjoying the simple things of life, such as being involved in the Red Hat Society, listening to Elvis and the Drum and Bugle Corps, and eating ice cream. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Marty Phillips of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and April Davidson of Commerce; granddaughters, Victoria Phillips, Samantha Davidson, Kara Davidson, and Lexi Davidson; brother, the Rev. Samuel Parsons of Gainesville; nephews, Matthew Parsons and Gregory Parsons; niece, Kimberly Cope; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.