Annie Jo was a loving and devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister and aunt. She was born and raised in Ooltewah, TN., a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church and was previously employed at Walmart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Akins; and brothers, Ronnie, Curtis and Eddie Akins.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bud” L. Neely; sons, Joey, Jeffrey (Valerie) and Nick (Kristie) Neely; grandchildren, Dylan (Emily Grace) Neely, Jack Neely, and Bryce Neely; sisters, Judy F. Harris and Becky (Robert) Tallent; brothers, Ray (Rhonda) Akins, Glenn Akins, Nickie Akins, Clark (Rheda) Akins, Wayne (Lisa) Akins and Keith (Carol) Akins.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday, January 15th at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, January 16th at the funeral home with visitation from 10 to 11:30 AM.
Burial will follow at Gamble Road Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. 7414 Old Lee HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37421.