JoAnn Darnell

JoAnn Darnell, 77, of Apison, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011, along with her daughter, Brenda Prescott, grandson, Josh Poe, and great-grandson, Adam "Tex" Carroll from injuries received as a result of the tornado.Mrs. Darnell was a long time resident of Apison.Survivors include her son, Billy Holland, Whitwell; daughter, Janet Poe, Ringgold; sister, Janet Sikes, Pasadena, Texas; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with the Rev. Greg Bolton officiating.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.