Mary Jo DeFoor

Mary Jo DeFoor, 85, of Ooltewah, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital. Mary was born on April 6, 1933, in rural North GA to the late William Isaac Davis and Maggie Nola Davis. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Myrtle Caldwell, Thelma Moon, Opal Wilson, Paul Davis, Tony (Red) Davis, Watson Davis, and Bill Davis. Although raised during the depression and with limited early education, as a young mother she pursued lessons in voice at Lee University and became known in her circles for her singing ability. She became well read in her Seventh-day Adventist beliefs endeavoring to continue a pursuit of knowledge about her Church and its relevancy to her life and her loved ones. This was all accomplished while being a young wife and raising three children. Mary is survived by her husband of 70 years, Kenneth (Bo) DeFoor; her children: daughter, Mona Leth; two sons, Byron (Susan) DeFoor and Ken (Judy) DeFoor; grandchildren; Ross Leth, Kenny DeFoor (Nichole), Arlyn Haycock, Blake DeFoor (Jennifer), Joel DeFoor, Larson Bennett (Max) and Claire DeFoor; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Calhoun, GA. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church in Calhoun, GA. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home oversees the arrangements for Mary Jo DeFoor, age 85 of Ooltewah, TN.