Mary Jo Wilson Maness was born June 18, 1943 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Emmett Riley and Nancy Rosetta Russell Wilson.
She was united in marriage to Ralph Maness on September 2, 1959.
Mary Jo was the former owner of Selmer Custom Drapery and The Fruit Basket, also in Selmer. She was a member of the Bethel Springs church of Christ.
Mary Jo departed this life on March 12, 2015 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 8 Months, 22 Days. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ralph Maness of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Ralph E. (Jackie) Maness of Bethel Springs, TN; a sister, Martha Williams and husband Roger of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Ramey Wilson of Selmer, TN and Clyde Wilson and wife Dottie of Bethel Springs, TN; several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by two brothers, Windell Wilson and a brother who died at birth.
