Joann Brooks

Joann Williams Brooks, 83, Greenville, TN, passed away on November 11,2026. She is survived by her loving husband Robert (Bob) Brooks, her son Jon Brooks and daughter-in-law Beth of Kingsport, TN, brothers Jerry Williams of Middleburg, FL, Richard Williams of Lake Okeechobee, FL, James Williams of Hortence, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Wadie Lee and Carlton Williams. She was also preceded by brothers Jack, Charles, Carlton, and Fredrick Williams, and sisters Frida Williams, Mary Lee Tyson, Nita Dowd, Elizabeth McNamara, Jean Pittman and Gwendolyn Hazellielf.

Joann was born in 1943. Her childhood was spent between Brooklet, Georgia and Ft. Pierce, Florida. She learned the value of hard work as the daughter of sharecroppers, a value that she carried throughout her life.

Joann moved to Erin, Tennessee in 1962, where she met and married her husband of 59 years, Bob. The couple settled in Nashville, Tennessee and had their son, Jon, in 1969.

Joann partnered with Bob to run a successful service station business while they lived in Nashville.

Joann greatly enjoyed cooking, baking, and sharing food with those she cared about. She was famous for her pies and cakes at family gatherings. Her pecan pie was a family favorite.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 14, 1:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Erin, TN with Bro. Justin Warren officiating.  The service will be followed by a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Pat Summit Foundation. 

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.