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.