JoAnn Morris received her wings on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the age of 78. She was born on October 30, 1940, in Kokomo, MS to the late Dave Smith and Mamie Williams. JoAnn leaves to cherish her memory, her children; Willie III, Keith (Tyra) and Malcolm, grandchildren; Dimarco, Brittany, Mydreion and Nicole, eleven great-grandchildren, her siblings; Mary and Curtis Smith, Sr., brother in law; Charles Marsh and sister in law Helen Macon and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Willie Morris, Jr., son Kenneth Morris, sister Essley Williams and brother Otto Smith. JoAnn was an active member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church and worked at Holsum and A & G Cafeteria as a cook for 30 years until she retired. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life honoring JoAnn Morris, at St. James Methodist Church, 1925 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 10 AM. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery (Monday, August 5, 2019) Visitation 9 AM IN THE CHURCH.