JoAnn Ray O'Neal

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch JoAnn Ray O’Neal, 84, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with the service to follow at 11:00 am at Coleman Funeral Home (6815 Parkview Blvd., Olive Branch, MS 38654). Brother Joey Stevens of Looxahoma Baptist Church will officiate. JoAnn was born on June 7, 1938 in Quitman County, MS. The Lord gave His servant JoAnn the strength to run the race He set before her with endurance. In a season of trial, He gave her the verse Isaiah 40:31, and promised her a full life. As He fulfilled His promise, she faithfully praised and served Him. JoAnn was a member of both West Marks Baptist in Marks, MS and Heartland Church in Southaven, MS, where she served throughout the years. JoAnn was a mighty prayer warrior, daily covering her family and everyone she knew with fervent prayer. There could be no doubt of Gods intervention when she was presented with a prayer request, for God responded to her petitions. Joann sought the Lord hungrily through scripture, and taught what she learned to anyone God gave her the opportunity to share with. She was blessed abundantly with the fruits of the spirit, the gift of hospitality, and she took great joy in living life. Joann loved to spend time with her loved ones and traveling with her husband, William F. O’Neal, to Western Swing concert dances and the ocean. She served in her home and in her church eagerly and beautifully, reflecting the character of Christ in her service. Her life and work on this earth will impact generations to come for the glory of Christ. JoAnn is survived by her husband, William Frederick O’Neal of Olive Branch, MS; daughters, Freda Ellis (Jim) of Senatobia, MS, Cynthia Hughes (Reed) of Senatobia, MS, Joni King (Bob) of Senatobia, MS, and Catherine Sewell (Clint) of Olive Branch, MS; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Charles Evelyn Gardner of Marks, MS, and Joyce Brown (Joe) of Marks, MS. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, Rhoda Rebecca Rico Ray and Charlie Sandford Ray; brothers, Royce Ray, and Jimmy Ray; and sisters, Margie Hankins, and Edria Willis. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Online condolences may be made on her tribute wall at (www.colemanfuneralhome.com).

JoAnn Ray O'Neal

June 7, 1938 - September 11, 2022

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