Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Joanne Wells McAnally, age 82, of Taft, TN will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11am until time of the service on Saturday.
Joanne was born on June 18, 1937, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Kenneth Lilbern and Minnie Lee Monks Wells. She passed away on June 1, 2020. Joanne was married for 54 years to the love of her life, Thomas McAnally before his passing in 2009. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1955. She worked in the banking industry, at Dominion Bank, Union National Bank, and First Union Bank, now known as US Bank before retiring after 38 years of service. Joanne loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. McAnally survived by her son, Steve McAnally of Fayetteville; granddaughter, Amy McAnally (Scott) Clemons; grandson, Alex (Amanda) McAnally both of Fayetteville; great grandchildren, Raegan Clemons, Maclane Clemons, Hayden McAnally, Maddie McAnally, and Landry McAnally; sister, Margaret McBride; sister in law, Peggy McAnally Phillips; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sarah Joanne McAnally.
In accordance with State of Tennessee Executive Order No. 38 by Governor Bill Lee, social gatherings are limited to no more than 50 participants. For your safety we recommend face coverings, 6 feet social distancing, practicing good hygiene, and remaining home if you feel sick. The family invites you to share memories at higginsfh.com.
