JoAnne Ross Powell Jones

JoAnne Ross Powell Jones departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 28 days. She was born in Chester County, Tennessee on March 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Arzie Dee Ross Crowell.

JoAnne was united in marriage to James Mackey Powell on November 8, 1952, and they made their home in Milledgeville, Tennessee, where they raised their three children, Gary, Jimmy Michael, and Melinda Ann. She loved her family and as it grew, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed flower gardening and traveling. JoAnne was a member of Milledgeville Methodist Church, past Sunday School teacher - ladies class, past Treasurer, and an Eastern Star.

She and James were married for 51 years when he preceded her in death on December 31, 2003. JoAnne later married Elbert C Jones, Jr. on November 26, 2005. They would have been married 14 years when he passed away on October 10, 2019.

JoAnne started her career at the Post Office in Milledgeville as a Clerk a position she held for 15 years. She transferred to Jackson, Tennessee for four years, and was then moved to Darden, Tennessee and promoted to Postmaster. JoAnne was at the Darden Post Office from 1984 until 1988, when she transferred back to her hometown of Milledgeville. She stayed in Milledgeville as Postmaster until her retirement in 2005. JoAnne enjoyed her time working at the Post Office and getting to see everyone daily.

JoAnne is survived by her son, Gary R. Powell and his wife Diane of Savannah, Tennessee; stepdaughters, Jeanne Mask of Bolivar, Tennessee, and Janet Humphreys and her husband Anderson of Rossville, Tennessee; brother, Bill W. Ross of Jackson, Tennessee; granddaughter, Amber Powell Brock and her husband Nick; step grandchildren, Ian Wellons and his wife Amanda, Daniel Hamer, Jr. and his wife Alyssa, and Rachel Wellons; great grandchild, Alexis Nicole Brock; step great grandchild, Kate Wellons; and daughter-in-law, Darlene Powell of Lexington, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Arzie Dee Ross Crowell; first husband, James Mackey Powell; second husband, Elbert C. Jones, Jr.; son, Jimmy Michael Powell; daughter, Melinda Ann Powell Bobo; and sister-in-law, Ann Truett Ross.

Memorial donations can be made to Milledgeville United Methodist Church, 57 Main Street, Milledgeville, TN 38359.