JO ANN ROACH
was born in Morris Chapel, Tennessee on January 18, 1933 the daughter of the late Carl Franklin and Ida Ellen Farris Seaton.
Ms. Roach was owner and manager of Roach Sawmill and Lumber Company LLC. She was a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Ms. Roach also worked for 18 years for United States Department of Agriculture and Citizens Bank (now Suntrust Bank) and was owner of Tots-n-Teens Clothing Store. Ms. Roach was the valedictorian of Morris Chapel High School. She was known for her love of her Lord and her family, her strong work ethic and her very giving heart. When she saw someone in need she willingly and lovingly gave from her heart, expecting nothing in return.
Ms. Roach departed this life on October 25, 2009 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 7 days.
She is survived by one son, Mark Roach and his wife Shelley of Savannah, Tennessee
one step-daughter, Judy Doris and her husband Bruce of Jackson, Tennessee
one grandson, Jon Tyler Roach and one step-granddaughter, Sara Doris
one sister, Sue Seaton Story of Savannah, Tennessee
Other than her parents, Ms. Roach was also preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Joseph and Robert Roach, 2 sisters, Betty Seaton Oneal and Virginia (Jenny) Seaton Hudson and one brother, Frank Seaton
The family would like to express a special thanks to her caregivers Jane Todd, Cathy Cossey, Chris Johnson and those special ladies who cared for her in Vanderbilt, Beverly Dickerson, Judy Griggs and Becky Stanfill.