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Jo Ann Ashby Riddle

It is with regret we announce the passing of Ms. Jo Ann Ashby Riddle, age 69, of Fayetteville, TN. Ms. Riddle was born on March 23, 1951 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Jimmy Lee and Sarah Crabtree Ashby. She loved Elvis music and was of the Baptist Faith. Ms. Riddle passed away on March 25, 2020.

Survivors include her sons, Rev. William Keith (Paula) Wilson of Springfield, TN, and Christopher Wayne (Tiffany) Price of Tullahoma, TN; sisters, Judy Spurlock and Lesa Downes both of Guntersville, AL; brother, Tony Ashby of S.C.; half-sisters, Charlotte Chavez of Elkmont, AL, Priscilla Chivallia of Athens, AL; half-brother, Franke Ashby of Elkmont; grandchildren, Lisa Phelps, Scarlett Price, Benjamin Price, Sarabeth Price, Christopher Price, II, Katy Potter, LaShay (Eddie) Liston, and Brad Wilson; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Woodall; half-sister, Shelby Gordon; and half-brother, Dwight Ashby.

Private burial services are being held at Flintville Cemetery with Bro. Sonny Moore Officiating. There will be no public gathering due to COVID-19.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Jo Ann Ashby Riddle.

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As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic and concern for the family of Ms. Riddle, the burial service will be private at this time. A public gathering may be scheduled for a later date. To honor social distancing and still allowing our community to support families in their time of need, you can sign the online guestbook at higginsfh.com. If you do not have access to the internet you may drop a card or condolence off at Higgins Funeral Home.

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#1 Comment By Jane Foster Cheatham On March 30, 2020 @ 2:53 pm

Jo Anne and I, along with many others, started first grade together at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in 1957. She was always very kind.
I am very sorry to read of Jo Anne’s passing.

#2 Comment By Judy Warren On March 30, 2020 @ 5:19 pm

Keith, Paula and family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for all.

#3 Comment By Kelly Mcclendondon On March 30, 2020 @ 9:42 pm

Aunt Joanne you never judged me and always loved me for who I am. I will miss you until I see you again. Xoxo Kelly

#4 Comment By Renee Blackburn On March 30, 2020 @ 10:28 pm

Keith and Paula,
So sorry for your family’s loss. Will be praying for your family in the coming days

#5 Comment By Lesa Downes On March 31, 2020 @ 7:35 am

I love you Big Sis Joann. You were my anchor during my life. We love you. Lesa and Your nephews Tommy and Troy

#6 Comment By Judy Brown On March 31, 2020 @ 10:02 am

So sorry for your loss have known her for a many years RIP Joann

#7 Comment By JudyHolt On April 1, 2020 @ 11:12 am

So sorry to here about this praying for the family in Jesus name

#8 Comment By Tracy Reavis Allen On April 1, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

So sorry to hear about Joann.My love and prayers to you Chris and the rest of the family.

#9 Comment By Crissy Phillips McAnally On April 2, 2020 @ 7:55 am

Prayers for the family!

#10 Comment By Lesa Ashby Downes On March 25, 2023 @ 6:22 pm

Joann its been three years since we found you and Pat. I miss you as much today as i did on that day. I love you Sis, my hearts still hurts from losing you both.