JoAnne Theresa Williams

A Life of Faith, Family, & Serivce

JoAnne Theresa Williams, 85, passed away on November 5, 2026. Born and raised in Oakland, California, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. Donahue and Ann M. Donahue.

A Vietnam veteran, JoAnne served her country for nine years in the United States Air Force, including service during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. She devoted 48 years to nursing, including 36 years as a registered nurse at Petersburg General and Southside Regional. Her years in the military and in nursing reflect a life dedicated to serving others.

JoAnne was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for 53 years. She and her husband, John Wesley Williams, shared 53 years of marriage.

She is survived by her husband, John Wesley Williams; her brothers, Edward Donahue (Janet), Kevin Donahue (Robin), and Brian Donahue (Carol); her children, Shawn Williams (Karen), Erin Lands (Daniel), Teresa Mahoney (Patrick), Jared Williams, and Jason Williams (Abby); her grandchildren, Alexis, Isabelle, Ava, Faith, Lily, Ryder, Cooper, Chloe, Liam, Lincoln, Teagan, Sophie, and Thatcher; and many nieces and nephews. JoAnne will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her faith, and her many years of caring for others.

Family and freinds are invited to pay their respects to JoAnne on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son, 6616 Boydton Plank Road, N. Dinwiddie, VA 23803. A memorial service will be held a later date at the Virgina Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.