Jo Ann Harper, age 82, of Copperhill, TN passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Blairsville, GA. Mrs. Harper was born on July 2, 1939 in Ducktown, TN to the late Ray Nicholson and Lana Payne Nicholson. She was of Christian faith, and a member of Coletown Baptist Church. Mrs. Harper worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Eugene "Pete" Harper; and brothers, Ray Nicholson Jr., Willard Nicholson, and Reid "Monk" Nicholson. Mrs. Harper is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Shana Harper of Ellijay, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Tom Adams of Farner, TN; grandchildren, Miranda Shields, Laura and Jason Collis, Jake and Natasha Harper, and Lindsey and Andrew Owen; great-grandchildren, Zoe Green, Lilah Shields, Zeb Sheilds, Janie Wilson, Kadin Harper, Bentley Owen, Josh Owen, Spencer Jones, Thomas Jones, Isaac Jones, Jazlin Owen, Sarah Collis and Austin Collis; sister, Barbara Pittman of Turtletown; sisters-in-law, Betty Henson Nicholson of Columbus, GA, and Betty Powell Nicholson of Turtletown; as well as, many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Copperhill Saturday, November 13, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tennessee 37317 Directions Memorial Service Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill Chapel Saturday, November 13, 2021 4:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, TN 37317 Directions