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Joann Ford Obituary

Mrs. Joann Ford

November 26, 2025

JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Joann Ford, age 82, of Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025.

Joann was born in Jonesborough, TN, to the late Samuel Earl and Eva Walker Light.

She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Ed Cleek, and her sister, Sandra Ford, brothers-in-law, Carl Ford and John Jennings, Stepdaughter, Barbara Cleek.

She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and ETSU, a retired school teacher Of Washington County, enjoyed sewing, singing at Nursing Homes, and decorating her church.

Survivors include Children Brian Ford (Dawn), David Ford (Donna), Susan Fields (Kenny), stepdaughter Mona Shelton (Ronnie)

Grandchildren: Hunter Ford (Emily), Dalton Ford, Austin Ford (Kaitlin), Hannah Fields, Ben Fields (Alexa)

Great Grand Child: Bodie Fields

Siblings: Katherine Jennings, Steve Light (Debbie)

Special Friends: Bobbie Carder, Joan Roller, Nancy Tester, Becky Cross, Lonnie Horne

Funeral Service for Joann will be Monday, December 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, with Scott Brady officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service.

Grave side service will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11 a.m. at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Pallbears will be Hunter Ford, Dalton Ford, Austin Ford, Ben Fields, Rodney Good, Dana Good, and Jason Light. Horary Pallbears: Greg Horne, and Bodie Fields "Nuggs".

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services 423-722-8888

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Published by Johnson City Press from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2025.

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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Johnny and Jo Broyles.

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I love you all so much your in my thoughts and prayers. She was the best and I am so thankful for all the times I had with her. She will never be forgotten.

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