Jo Ann Parson Davidson

Jo Ann Parson Davidson, age 78 of Gillsville, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Born on January 2, 1944, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Travis William and Hazel Louise Payne Parson.  Mrs. Davidson was retired from Ethicon after 25 years of service.  She greatly enjoyed her retirement, 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. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Rebecca Parsons.

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, Rev. Samuel Parsons of Gainesville; nephews, Matthew Parsons and Gregory Parsons; niece, Kimberly Cope; numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 2 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Samuel Parsons and Pastor Chad Hope officiating.  Interment will follow in Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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 www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.