Jo Ann Hall McWilliams, age 88, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on 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 knows 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, Allyson McNeece (Chris), Steven Donegan (Ashley), Hunter Hardin, Chris Hedge (Rachel) and Kevin Hedge (Candie), her 18 great grandchildren and one on the way.
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. https://taylorsince1909.com
Those desiring, memorials are suggested to the Walnut Street Church of Christ.
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