Mary Jo Williford (Lewis)

Mrs. Mary Jo Lewis Williford, 67 of Lavonia Hwy. Hartwell, Ga went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020 after a courageous 14 year battle with cancer.

Born on November 12, 1953 in Royston, Ga She was the Daughter of the late Loyd and JoAnn Allen Lewis.

Mrs. Williford was a graduate of Hart County High School and retired as a Paraprofessional from the Hart County Board of Education.

She is Survived by her husband, Jack E Williford. Daughter Ashley (Kevin) Norris of Hartwell and son, Phil Duncan of Lavonia, Ga. Her grandchildren who she loved dearly, Chloe Marchman, Asher Marchman, Dylan Duncan, and Emersyn Norris Step-grandchildren, Conner and Kain Norris. One Sister, Paulette (David) Turner of Bowersville, Ga., and one brother Paul Lewis of Hartwell.

Mrs. Williford was also lovingly called “nana” by all the Hart County Softball players and Georgia Blaze team. Mrs. Williford enjoyed camping with her family and cheering on Chloe and her team in all sports.

Mrs. Williford was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Hartwell.

The family will receive friends at Coile and Hall Funeral Directors on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 6-8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, Rev. Sean Payne and Mr. Eric Williford will officiate. At other times, the family will be at the home. Flowers are optional and memorials can be made to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors to help offset funeral expenses.

The family has entrusted Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Cremations, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell to arrange and conduct her services.

Words of comfort and love may be left for the family by visiting www.coileandhallfd.cvom