Jo Linda hand

JASPER - Jo Linda Hand (née Brannon) passed away on August 11, 2020.

Jo Linda was born in Cedartown, GA on September 29, 1933 to the late Barbara Pauline Alred and Enoch Joseph Brannon. She was the last surviving of four siblings. Jo Linda grew up in Cedartown and Rockmart, GA and attended Berry College near Rome. For many years she followed her husband, Walter, to various locations in Texas and Tennessee, including Chattanooga. In 1977 they moved to Atlanta, GA where Jo Linda began a career with McGraw-Hill. After she retired they returned to Tennessee and, following Walter’s death, she settled in Jasper. The last decade of Jo Linda’s life was increasingly and devastatingly punctuated by dementia.

Jo Linda is survived by her beloved children Renee (Michael) Looney, Dana Brown, and Thomas (Athena); her grandchildren Gina, Merlin, Joshua, and Blake; and great grandchildren Virginia, Noah, Mary-Frances, Savannah, and Hudson, as well as by several cousins, nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Jo Linda’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Interment in Dickson, TN. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association at www. alz.org or to Alexian Brothers, 437 Alexian Way Signal Mtn., TN 37377.

Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangement by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.