Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Chris Hedge will give her eulogy. Visitation will be on Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Place of rest will be in Jane Jones Cemetery in Williamson County.
Those desiring, memorials are suggested to the Walnut Street Church of Christ.
Jo Ann Hall McWilliams, age 88, of Dickson, TN died suddenly October 6, 2025, in Hardin County.
She was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank and Goldie Mae Owens Wilkerson. Jo Ann was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and soon after married her husband of 30 years Hiram Thomas “Tom” Hall who preceded her in death in 1985. She was a professional lady who was the President of the former Federal Land Bank in Dickson now known as Farm Credit Services. After more than two decades in banking upon her retirement, she transitioned into the real estate business working with the former Rose Martin Realty and then with Chris Dotson and Associates until she finally retired her license just about a year ago.
Jo Ann was very active in the affairs of Dickson County. She served many years with the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce being the first woman President of that organization and was instrumental in opening its first formal office in the Clement Hotel. She was also active in the real estate organizations in Dickson and Middle Tennessee. She was a member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ.
Jo Ann loved to travel, meet new people, and had an affinity for shopping. She loved her yard and tending to her flowers. Jo Ann was one with a generous heart for others and always helping people in need.
She was preceded also by her son David Scott Hall, her brother Carl Wilkerson, her sister and best friend Peggy McNeil and her younger brother Wayne Wilkerson.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughter, Lori Hardin and her husband Ricky of Dickson, TN, her daughter in law, Connie Tidwell Hall of Dickson, TN. Her seven grandchildren, Britney Bussell (Eddie), Amy Hall, Allysson McNeece (Chris), Steven Donegan (Ashley), Hunter Hardin ( Alli) Chris Hedge (Rachel) and Kevin Hedge (Candie), her 18 great grandchildren and one on the way.
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Amy I’m sorry for your loss
Prayers for all the family ! Joann was a great Realtor and friend .
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Jo Ann was as such a sweet woman. I bought my first home from her when my daughter was really small. Sending healing prayers to all family and friends
Sending my love & sympathy to Lori & the rest of the family.
Praying for strength for you during these difficult days.
Lori, I’m so sorry to learn of Joann’s tragic accident.. I remember when Joann, Peggy and Carl Frank would visit their uncle Coley’s family who lived across the street from us . Their cousins Christine and Carlton and they would come across and play games at our house. At dusky dark we would play hide and seek. Then I was in high school with her and Tommy. They were sooo in love. Beautiful people. After school days we drifted apart and occasionally ran into each other around Dickson to say hello. She was a lady. My heart hurts for you and the family.
I was so sorry, to hear of the events leading up to Jo’s passing. Jo was a good, and thoughtful person, and she could be “feisty”, when she felt it was needed. I enjoyed working with her, and learning her insights on real estate. She was a wealth of knowledge on the subject. She will always have a special place in my heart. She may be gone, but our memories of her will stay with us. Fly high dear lady, fly high.
Dear Allysson and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. Though we didn’t have the privilege of knowing her, we can see how deeply she was loved. May her spirit rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the memories you hold and the love that surrounds you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Bart and Paula Odom