Jo Evelyn Williams Conner, age 84

Jo Evelyn Williams Conner, age 84 of Rutherfordton passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016.

She was a graduate of Mill Springs High School in Polk County and was a retired seamstress for Doncaster-Tanner. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rutherfordton.

She was a native of Rutherford County. She was the daughter of the late Knox and Myra Lizzie Whiteside Williams. She was preceded in death by one brother Arthur Williams.

She had been married to her childhood sweetheart, Clifford W. Conner for 60 years on January 27, 2016.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by one son, Darryl Conner of Rutherfordton, two daughters, Cindy Moore and husband Eddie of Rutherfordton and Melinda Allen and husband Rodney of Forest City. She is survived by 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is survived by one brother, Crawford Williams and wife Norma, three sisters, Sarah Lyles, Louise Elliott, and Katherine Myles and husband Jim. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at Calvary Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice, P O Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Family.