Jo Ann Nelson, age 83 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on September 22, 2025 at her residence. Jo Ann was born in Turtletown, Tennessee to the late Lawrence Disney and Ruby Harmon Disney on July 28, 1942. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and loved working on the farm and working outside, crafts, and woodworking.  In addition to her parents, Jo Ann is preceded in death by her daughter: Jennifer Jo Hawkins Suddeth.

Survivors:

Sons     Kenny Hawkins and Paula Winchester

              Jason Hawkins and Hope

Brothers   James Woodrow Disney 

                 JC Disney and Gail

                  Jerry Lynn Disney

Grandchildren   Jasmyne Prentiss Hawkins and Taylor Alexandria Hawkins

And a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Interment: 11:00 AM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Lovely Family Cemetery in Lake City.

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