JoAnne Gilliland Whitehead Obituary
The passing of JoAnne Gilliland Whitehead of Hixson, Tennessee, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 4, 2025 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Carlos (Buck) and Marjorie Gilliland (Jo); her brother Frederick Carlos Gilliland III (Bucky); and her former husband Paul W. Whitehead. She is survived by: her children, Janet Johnson (Michael), Doug Whitehead (Tessa) and Nancy McGinnis (John); her grandchildren, David (Taryn), Daniel (Andrea), Stephen Johnson (Autumn), Dr. Leanne Kersey and James McGinnis (Beth); and her cousins, Renee and David. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery (The Duck Pond) (501 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415). A reception will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Sale Creek Fire and Rescue Meeting Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to a charitable organization of your choice.
